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"unresolved ongoing varicose problems."

About: Links Road Surgery

Some background.As a 66 year old alcoholic in recovery

with minor low mood and joint problems some times I struggle to cope.Its all there in my notes.I would point out I am 28 years sober.Suddenly I find I have varicose problems.Started with one swelling in a lower leg now I have pain in thigh with 3 swellings.Keep going back to the doctor because pain control buy walking,propping my leg up and a flight sock along with drugs based on refined heroine are largely in effective. Not only that I find that I am taking more tablets than I should a because I have a very addictive nature and they really don't work very well so in the middle of the night in severe pain and groggy I take another 2 tablets.To cap it all the surgery diagnostic machine is as of now still not working.I have had to withdraw from a lease I was due to sign in the morning because I have very little faith in the system.This means I will not be able to get back to work on Monday.If your Doppler machine was up and running and it was found a proper stocking would sort out the problem then the is a good chance I would be a tax payer again as from tomorrow.

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Response from Links Road Surgery 5 years ago
Links Road Surgery
Submitted on 12/10/2018 at 10:20
Published on nhs.uk at 11:06


We are very sorry to learn that you have been experiencing difficulties. This is an example of why we would encourage patients to contact us (complain) where they feel the care they are receiving is not to their satisfaction. Our doppler equipment is generally reliable but like all devices it can have its moments. I was not aware our doppler was faulty at this time. This is an issue which should have been reported to me so that i may have been able to intervene to hopefully achieve a better outcome for you. I would be very happy to review your care, if necessary with your doctor, if you would like to contact me. Thank you. Stephen, Practice manager.

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