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In the UK, where the NHS is free but wrecked by the last government over 14 years, we don’t have any options to write in our own notes. They are often on paper and unless you submit a formal request (and I am unsure exactly what you’d see). I did this for my GP’s notes and all that each appointment said was a code number of the issue I’d…
In the UK, where the NHS is free but wrecked by the last government over 14 years, we don’t have any options to write in our own notes. They are often on paper and unless you submit a formal request (and I am unsure exactly what you’d see). I did this for my GP’s notes and all that each appointment said was a code number of the issue I’d come with, no opinions.
A Consultant’s notes (if you can get referred to one, not our choice as it’s free and heavily gate kept) are usually on paper. I see several consultants as I have autoimmune disease and bowel issues. I don’t have any options to write in those notes. All I can do would be to keep my own separate notes.
I will eventually need a hip replacement after childhood SUFE. The surgeon whom I see infrequently, is the only doctor who ever brings up my weight. Last time, I didn’t comment on weight at all, yet in the follow up letter he wrote that I’m “still trying to lose weight” which I’m not. After years of eating distress and bxlimia, I’m very happy to be at a stable albeit higher weight.
I just wanted to give a UK perspective of the NHS. I have no experience of private healthcare in the UK.
Thanks so much Lorna, this is really important information. I've edited the piece to be more clear about this.