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help please re doctor
cootambear
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i went to the doctor to ask for a sick note as i was advised to do this to support a claim for esa
he asked me a lot of questions re my recent work history, what benefits i was on etc
on reflection it sounded like i was being `screened` as a potential `work shirker`
my question is this, is this normal practice now?
what should i do to convince him i am not a `shirker`
btw if anyone doubts, i have 30 years solid work experience behind me and it disgusts me that after having paid all these ni contributions i should be screened like this
he asked me a lot of questions re my recent work history, what benefits i was on etc
on reflection it sounded like i was being `screened` as a potential `work shirker`
my question is this, is this normal practice now?
what should i do to convince him i am not a `shirker`
btw if anyone doubts, i have 30 years solid work experience behind me and it disgusts me that after having paid all these ni contributions i should be screened like this
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the doctor is just estblishing your fitness to work as a fit not is issued to say you are not fit for work.
should the doctor just supply a fit note to anyone that asks, regardless of whether they are ill/disabled?
if you went in asking for sleeping pills, would he just hand them over or satisfy himself that they were necessary?0 -
Just fyi, Your length or work or NI contributions have nothing to do with whether the doctor should issue you a sick note.I don't respond to stupid so that's why I am ignoring you.
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Why wouldn't he ask these questions? He can't just give a fit-note without knowing what your work is and why you are unable to do it anymore.Lost my soulmate so life is empty.
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I am actually happy that GPs are taking their job seriously, I would have been more concerned if they just dished out what everyone wanted with no proper medical consultation.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0
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Good on the Doctor for being thorough.cootambear wrote: »i went to the doctor to ask for a sick note as i was advised to do this to support a claim for esa
he asked me a lot of questions re my recent work history, what benefits i was on etc
on reflection it sounded like i was being `screened` as a potential `work shirker`
my question is this, is this normal practice now?
what should i do to convince him i am not a `shirker`
btw if anyone doubts, i have 30 years solid work experience behind me and it disgusts me that after having paid all these ni contributions i should be screened like thisDon't trust a forum for advice. Get proper paid advice. Any advice given should always be checked0 -
cootambear wrote: »it disgusts me that after having paid all these ni contributions i should be screened like this
Why does it disgust you? Surely it is good that your Doctor is taking an interest? I would prefer that questions are asked and checks are made, as opposed to sick notes being handed out willy nilly.
Further to this, the Doctor might actually think that your work history might have some bearing on your illness. Therefore, he is simply being thorough and is not out to get you.0 -
Agree with the others - this is good practice. A GP needs a full picture of your life to be able to treat you effectively. This can range from how you survive financially, what work you may do (or have done in the past), whether you have a carer or other support network. I would be more concerned about a GP that did not ask these questions.0
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Nobody will know until it affects them.0
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Does that fully reflect how the OP feels they have been treated ?jacques_chirac wrote: »Nobody will know how important it is that a doctor understands your personal circumstances?
None of us were there to see.0
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