Budgie
11-05-11, 20:23
Hi!
I have depression/anxiety issues, and I've been going into overdrive recently, all related to something as simple as telling my doctors about a change of address! :ohmy::blush:
I've been registered at my currant GP surgery, ever since I was born, and I have a good relationship with my GP, who knows about my depression/anxiety problems. recently I have been referred to a consultant about a different issue, which is being investigated at the moment.
So, I moved house a few months ago, however I've been reluctant to tell my doctors so far, because, I have heard that, even though my new address is in the same town, telling the surgery may mean I have to register somewhere else. But I really don't want to do this, and I am feeling stressed. I am at my wits end really :blush: :unsure: Do I have the right to press that I want to remain a patient at the surgery I am registered at right now, and... will they listen to me and take me seriously?
I rang my mum about it earlier in a stress, and she said taking into account the years I've been registered, and my personal wishes to stay with a GP who I get on with and who knows about my case, the surgery should listen to me. Hmm... I'm really scared about going tomorrow after work, but I know I must give my correct address :unsure:
Does anyone have experience of this?
I have depression/anxiety issues, and I've been going into overdrive recently, all related to something as simple as telling my doctors about a change of address! :ohmy::blush:
I've been registered at my currant GP surgery, ever since I was born, and I have a good relationship with my GP, who knows about my depression/anxiety problems. recently I have been referred to a consultant about a different issue, which is being investigated at the moment.
So, I moved house a few months ago, however I've been reluctant to tell my doctors so far, because, I have heard that, even though my new address is in the same town, telling the surgery may mean I have to register somewhere else. But I really don't want to do this, and I am feeling stressed. I am at my wits end really :blush: :unsure: Do I have the right to press that I want to remain a patient at the surgery I am registered at right now, and... will they listen to me and take me seriously?
I rang my mum about it earlier in a stress, and she said taking into account the years I've been registered, and my personal wishes to stay with a GP who I get on with and who knows about my case, the surgery should listen to me. Hmm... I'm really scared about going tomorrow after work, but I know I must give my correct address :unsure:
Does anyone have experience of this?