Do you trust your GP?
We place great trust in our GP’s skills, and nevertheless they often miss the proper diagnosis. Remember to challenge your GP’s findings or should we say assessment because often they’re only based on a quick look or palpation and your GP’s general knowledge. They often don’t do in-depth tests.
With just 10 minutes to spend with each patient, GPs have come to rely on educated guesswork. This is primarily due to the NHS system where the GP is only allocated 10 minutes per patient.
Remember going to the doctor is not the same as it used to be. Don’t take all that is said without challenging it. You know your body and you know how you feel. It is up to you to get the GP to understand what’s going on in your body and sometimes you may need to insist on a referral or further investigation to get anywhere. Get to feel and know your body so that you can take responsibility for your own health and thus be better armed to insist on the right treatment for you. This can sometimes be life-saving!
Posted by Lise
