Rant about diabetes review/ GP surgery madness

[julieclarke]

My diabetes reviews are done in two parts. Part one, urine test, blood pressure, foot checks, weight and blood taking with a health care assistant. I then attend a week or so later for part two with GP, nurse or pharmacist to discuss the results of the tests taken and any need to alter medication. I wonder if your surgery works that way too and you’ll have to book the second appt once you’ve had the first appt.
Having said all that it is remiss that you’re only being seen for your first ever appt two months after diagnosis.

Edit for typo

Have you rang them to book appointment

 

[Annb]

PPGs linvolve patients and practice staff (usually a member of the management team or a GP) meeting regularly to discuss service improvements and things like when practices are considering changes or introducing new systems, they get feedback from the PPG on how these changes can be managed better for patients/Service delivery. Its an opportunity for patients to have a voice and help shape improvements.

Never heard of a PPG but I just looked it up to find one near us. The nearest is on the Isle of Harris, which can be reached by road from the Isle of Lewis, if you have a car and a few hours to spare. Not at all sure that our Stornoway practices have anything to do with them.