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    Type 2 Opting Out of Diabetic Check Ups

    Sorry, if I have offended you - I'm just trying to be helpful.
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    Type 2 Opting Out of Diabetic Check Ups

    I am informed that it is normal practice for the patient to be in attendance with the GP for this to be carried out in case any additional checks are required.
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    Type 2 Opting Out of Diabetic Check Ups

    I monitor at home as well but what about the other functions that are tested as part of HbA1c, cholesterol, kidney function, feet and eye examination - do you do these? I know that you said that you feel that your bg readings are a far better indication but how do you know that your meter is...
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    Type 2 Opting Out of Diabetic Check Ups

    If the GP is the person "often in the office till 10pm making phone calls for the review" then this is a poor use of his time because this is something that should be done by admin staff. I know that my wife (GP Practice Manager) has often said to doctors "you doctor - I manage" which of course...
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    Type 2 Opting Out of Diabetic Check Ups

    If the GP surgery does not do the health checks it does not get the money unless they can show on that persons records that they have tried to contact them 3 times.
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    Type 2 Opting Out of Diabetic Check Ups

    I did mention this to a friend today who is also Type 2 and at another practice and he told me that he had a verbal request to drop out 12 months ago and he rejected this immediately.
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    Type 2 Opting Out of Diabetic Check Ups

    I have now received a reply from Diabetes UK and this states, One of our Policy Analysts responded: I’ve never seen this before either. (the opt out form) It may be designed to ‘exception report’ patients from QOF on the basis that they have refused treatment. According to QOF guidance you can...
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    Type 2 Opting Out of Diabetic Check Ups

    Did you tell her that this was not acceptable and very unprofessional - it's your body and sometimes you have to remind people of this. A public review on the NHS Choices website can work wonders.
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    Type 2 Opting Out of Diabetic Check Ups

    Perhaps it might be worth reminding them that they are wasting NHS public money, yours and mine as well - a public review on NHS Choices might change their ways.
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    Type 2 Opting Out of Diabetic Check Ups

    Perhaps you might think about changing your GP practice or putting your thoughts on the NHS Choices surgery review site - if enough people complain the CQC will almost certainly see it.
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    Type 2 Opting Out of Diabetic Check Ups

    If you are Type 1 and all of your checks done at the hospital - then your GP should know this and not send you an appointment. As a matter of interest have you been offered any diabetic education?
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    Type 2 Opting Out of Diabetic Check Ups

    Its good that you are trying to monitor your own results but a pity that your surgery will not give you test strips - sometimes you need to keep raising the question or ask your Patient Participation Group (PPG) to take up your request. Have they given you a reason? If they don't provide a...
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    Type 2 Opting Out of Diabetic Check Ups

    A phone call also qualifies as an attempt to contact a patient.
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    Type 2 Opting Out of Diabetic Check Ups

    I think that generally the amount of "no shows" for both hospital and GP appointments is very high and you are right it does waste money and time which many people probably don't think about because there is no direct financial loss to the individual and remember that after 3 attempts the...
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    Type 2 Opting Out of Diabetic Check Ups

    Thats good and you clearly understand what is required and take the trouble to monitor your own readings and I would expect your GP to be aware of this and only carry out what is required and not do repeat tests that were unnecessary as I certainly don't support wastage in the NHS...
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    Type 2 Opting Out of Diabetic Check Ups

    I did raise it face to face and they were certainly surprised - if I get a response I will let you know.
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    Type 2 Opting Out of Diabetic Check Ups

    With respects I don't think you quite understand how this funding works in GP Practice but what I can say is that it may not go where you state.
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    Type 2 Opting Out of Diabetic Check Ups

    I have already raised it with Diabetes UK and the CCG and neither were aware of this initiative.
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    Type 2 Opting Out of Diabetic Check Ups

    Clearly establishing the reason is an important aspect but I wonder what reasons would be acceptable - would reasons such as I don't think much of the service, I don't have any confidence in the service or I don't have the time be acceptable? The other important aspect is who accepts or rejects...
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    Type 2 Opting Out of Diabetic Check Ups

    I agree 100% and as you are aware it is not just blood tests that are important - feet, eyes, neuropathy - as a matter of interest I went to presentation on neuropathy earlier in the week by a local diabetic consultant and he went into great detail about how quick a small problem can lead to...