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"GP made me uncomfortable"

About: The Hodford Road Practice

This GP left me feeling uncomfortable and anxious after unprofessional and inappropriate questioning. He asked me if was 'a Mrs' and then after I said I was married questioned why I was waiting to have a baby. "Why not now? If not now, when? Why wait?" This is an incredibly personal and private decision, and frankly, none of his business. I found this encounter bizarre and extremely unwelcome. This was my registration appointment - I was not attending to discuss my fertility or family planning. He almost tried to deny me my regular prescription as it can't be taken whilst pregnant. Even though I'm not pregnant. This whole interaction has left me feeling very uneasy and upset. He even apologised for questioning me 'like a father', which is incredibly condescending as I am a 30 year old patient, not this man's daughter. Needless to say, I'm in the process of registering with a new practice.

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Response from The Hodford Road Practice 4 years ago
The Hodford Road Practice
Submitted on 04/07/2019 at 17:40
Published on nhs.uk at 18:06


Thank you for providing feedback on your experience at our surgery. We have spoken to the doctor concerned who was very upset by the interpretation you placed on the consultation. There was no intention to cause offence and he is happy to offer his apologies if this is the case. We do not discuss personal issues in a public forum but if it would be helpful to discuss this personally with us we would be willing to do so.

We note your intention to register with another practice and wish you well for the future.

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