Cranfield Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 I notice in todays papers that the BMA are going to discuss whether patients should pay to see their GP. I have heard this before and a nominal sum has usually been mentioned, like £5-10 . One of the Doctors supporting this has said that the fee should be "similar to what you would pay a Plumber, or Lawyer". Now, that is more than £5-10 per visit. I agree there are probably a lot of people wasting the Doctors time, but to make a charge so high it could put really sick people off is not the right way to deal with the problem. It will just send more people to A&E and increase the waiting time there. Not sure what the solution is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 (edited) hello, in one word zilch ?? maybe fine those who do not turn up ?? or phone to cancel, there is more than enough money going into the NHS but millions are wasted, if that is the correct word Edited May 14, 2017 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 If you want to see your GP for free then you could always stand outside of the surgery and watch him walk from his car to the building. I did see mine walking along the street the other day. 3 smileys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 I agree we need to find a way to stop missed appointments and weeding out halfwits that turn up at casualty in an ambulance because they splashed hot fat on a hand whilst frying an egg(yep sat in casualty waiting to be stitched up after an accident at work this happened) we already pay NHS dentists a nominal fee so why not a Doctor? considering the state of the NHS something needs to be done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 (edited) I would pay £5, on the condition doctors and the BMA get behind moves to check patient eligibility for free healthcare rather than bleating 'it's not my job'. Edited May 14, 2017 by pegasus bridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought paid mine during my entire working life. Are they really suggesting that I should pay twice or will I get a rebate on the payments I have already made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 (edited) As above we've already paid once. On a slightly different note the issue about timewasters at A&E needs sorting out. Edited May 14, 2017 by sitsinhedges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought paid mine during my entire working life. Are they really suggesting that I should pay twice or will I get a rebate on the payments I have already made. i think we all have, turns out more is needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 (edited) i think we all have, turns out more is needed I would gladly pay significantly more if I got health care to a standard I was happy with. Edited May 14, 2017 by sitsinhedges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me matt Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 I have just started a job for a couple, thought I recognised the women from somewhere- shes a GP at my local surgey 👍 fingers crossed im onto a winner there 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 I had to go to hospital for an outpatient visit and I was shocked by the amount of fat overweight people who were in the hospital. And what were they doing? All of them were stuffing food or sugar drinks in their mouths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69chris Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 perhaps you should pay a fiver when the appointment is made which you get back if/when you show up as arranged, obvs lose the fiver if your late/no-show etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 perhaps you should pay a fiver when the appointment is made which you get back if/when you show up as arranged, obvs lose the fiver if your late/no-show etc I am told that our surgery is always at least half an hour behind scheduled appointment times. I guess they look on "no show" patients as something of a plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 (edited) I notice in todays papers that the BMA are going to discuss whether patients should pay to see their GP. I have heard this before and a nominal sum has usually been mentioned, like £5-10 . One of the Doctors supporting this has said that the fee should be "similar to what you would pay a Plumber, Now, that is more than £5-10 per visit. I agree there are probably a lot of people wasting the Doctors time, but to make a charge so high it could put really sick people off is not the right way to deal with the problem. It will just send more people to A&E and increase the waiting time there. Not sure what the solution is. Someone should point out to him/her for that you get a home visit. perhaps you should pay a fiver when the appointment is made which you get back if/when you show up as arranged, obvs lose the fiver if your late/no-show etc Yep, and £10 back if you're there and on time and you have to wait more than 10 minutes. Edited May 14, 2017 by wymberley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulnix Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 If they sorted their own wastage out there would be plenty of money to go around but they not willing to do that yet rather keep on blaming govt for under funding and the patients for wanting treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 I have just started a job for a couple, thought I recognised the women from somewhere- shes a GP at my local surgey fingers crossed im onto a winner there Are you hoping she will have a look at your farmer giles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 I would gladly pay significantly more if I got health care to a standard I was happy with. Problem solved join BOOPA and you can have your wish but it will not be cheep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Pay every month don't we Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me matt Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Are you hoping she will have a look at your farmer giles? If needs must 😉 im more hoping she'll be an asset in renewals and other associated professional signature requirements 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Its a very slippery slope like proscription charges it started out as 5 Shillings I think now it if what £8 for something that half the time does not cost that much. I have never seen a breakdown of why people miss appointments a lot of it is probably old people just forgetting people with mental drug or drink problems nothing is ever so simple as people just not bothering to attend there will always be a few but not that many. do we really want to end up with a pay as you go American type system I for one think the NHS should be cherished the one good thing that our country has done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 (edited) Fair point, years ago we had a lovely young blonde Doctor who always seemed to asked if you were aware of testicular cancer and would offer to check! Edited May 14, 2017 by TIGHTCHOKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 (edited) I would happily pay to see my GP (even though i indirectly pay via my taxes and the such - but that is a separate issue). I must admit i have not missed an appointment but i can understand why when on some occasions the earliest one is 6 weeks away! In turn that puts pressure on the Hospital care system as people have no choice but to turn up (normally directed by 111 (or whatever it is this week) The problem is - after chatting to a GP about this the other week, those who do use it to excess (requiring a prescription for paracetamol) or miss appointments are usually the ones who would be exempt from any terms of payment anyhow, so in effect those who pay in indirectly anyhow would again be subsidising double payments. Our Surgery is open on Saturday AM for those who work during the week, as they cannot discriminate its full of OAPs and those who tend on the whole not to work during the week! Edited May 14, 2017 by ph5172 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Fair point, years ago we had a lovely young blonde Doctor who always seemed to asked if you were aware of testicular cancer and would offer to check! HE was just doing his duty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 He might have been but HER name was Jane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 He might have been but HER name was Jane! At the weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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