It would be helpful when a Dr phones a patient that they have access and has read a brief medical history before the interaction. I’ve spent the past 5 years with serious anorexia and epilepsy and even though I am now healthy with a lot of support from my previous GP and specialists, the GP had no idea I was a complex case and made a few comments which were very triggering. I have also had medication that has kept me stable for years now possibly being removed (i can only think it’s a funding issue?) simply because I have changed post codes. These are prescribed by psychologists, mental health nurses and in hospital, and I believe it should be up to a Dr to contact other people in my care and not make decisions without having met me or read any history. A better understanding of mental health or specific patients needs should be worked on to improve the practice. I’m able to take comments on the chin but previously being told to cut down on fat would have led me back to organ failure and being inpatient for anorexia in a psych hospital. I hate bothering GP’s like everyone else so it has put me off seeking help in the future.
"Uncomfortable experience "
About: Broadmead Medical Centre Broadmead Medical Centre Bristol BS1 3EA
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