doctors handwriting.....
24 August 2005, 12:44 PM
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doctors handwriting.....
...dont get it 
i think its dangerous
i picked up a prescription this morning for my daughter and was given the wrong drugs........because the pharmacist couldnt read the writing
my daughter is alergic to pennicillin and was given the wrong stuff...if i had given it to her we would prolly be in the hospital now
anyone else had this problem?
i think its dangerous
i picked up a prescription this morning for my daughter and was given the wrong drugs........because the pharmacist couldnt read the writing
my daughter is alergic to pennicillin and was given the wrong stuff...if i had given it to her we would prolly be in the hospital now
anyone else had this problem?
24 August 2005, 12:50 PM
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not quite the same problem but was prescribed a drug that was only available in South Africa. Not exactly much use 
Put in a complaint to the NHS, I found the number off the website and sat through a few automated messages before I could speak to a human being.
Must be our local quacks eh Sara!
Put in a complaint to the NHS, I found the number off the website and sat through a few automated messages before I could speak to a human being.
Must be our local quacks eh Sara!
24 August 2005, 01:13 PM
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My GP types in the details on his PC, then prints prescriptions out whilst it updates your medical records as it goes ........
Tell your local surgery to move into the 21st century
Tell your local surgery to move into the 21st century
24 August 2005, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SiPie
My GP types in the details on his PC, then prints prescriptions out whilst it updates your medical records as it goes ........
Tell your local surgery to move into the 21st century
Tell your local surgery to move into the 21st century
thinking about it, so does mine and quite sensible really - in this day and age.
24 August 2005, 01:20 PM
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Yup - mine does exactly the same - and puts a note about repeat prescriptions if they are appropriate, so if you come in for them you don't need to see him.
24 August 2005, 01:20 PM
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thinking about it, so does mine and quite sensible really - in this day and age.
Still......suppose nothing beats experience
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yup, ours comes froma PC too... wouldnt have thought they'd be able to write it out, surely its better being put into a PC so its all on a database?
24 August 2005, 05:06 PM
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Mine too, AND I order my repeats online And book appointments that way too ! For someone who goes into a cold sweat on entering the surgery, this is bliss for me. It saves all that hanging around on the phone and re-dialling etc.
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Hi,
My dad is doctor and im currently working for him over the summer. His hand writing is very poor, however all local practices' receive funding including PCT funding for comps. My dad is not great with P.C but knows enough to print prescriptions.
Have a word with your doctor, or better still a word the practice manager and tell them to get upto date as REQUIRED.
All the best, hope the little one gets well soon
kam
My dad is doctor and im currently working for him over the summer. His hand writing is very poor, however all local practices' receive funding including PCT funding for comps. My dad is not great with P.C but knows enough to print prescriptions.
Have a word with your doctor, or better still a word the practice manager and tell them to get upto date as REQUIRED.
All the best, hope the little one gets well soon
kam
24 August 2005, 05:58 PM
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not quite the same problem but was prescribed a drug that was only available in South Africa. Not exactly much use
Put in a complaint to the NHS, I found the number off the website and sat through a few automated messages before I could speak to a human being.
Must be our local quacks eh Sara!
Put in a complaint to the NHS, I found the number off the website and sat through a few automated messages before I could speak to a human being.
Must be our local quacks eh Sara!
i think my surgery is starting to be pc friendly, but they have merged two practices into one and i dont think their system can handle the extra patients. i live in a village so maybe they are more backwards here than over places
24 August 2005, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by sarasquares
lol, dont suppose you had to collect it yourself?
i think my surgery is starting to be pc friendly, but they have merged two practices into one and i dont think their system can handle the extra patients. i live in a village so maybe they are more backwards here than over places
i think my surgery is starting to be pc friendly, but they have merged two practices into one and i dont think their system can handle the extra patients. i live in a village so maybe they are more backwards here than over places
Yes I did.have to collect it myself and because Hemel was in utter chaos that day, it took me an hour to get from the Industrial Estate to the pharmacy in Apsley to get the wrteched thing only to be told it was impossible! Was not a happy bunny to have wasted my lunch break!
24 August 2005, 06:16 PM
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Yes I did.have to collect it myself and because Hemel was in utter chaos that day, it took me an hour to get from the Industrial Estate to the pharmacy in Apsley to get the wrteched thing only to be told it was impossible! Was not a happy bunny to have wasted my lunch break!
lol, i meant did you have to go to Africa
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I have noticed that since my sister has qualified, her handwriting has become considerably worse. I think they must tranquilize all doctors, so the have no proper movement of their hands
25 August 2005, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by SiPie
My GP types in the details on his PC, then prints prescriptions out whilst it updates your medical records as it goes ........
Tell your local surgery to move into the 21st century
Tell your local surgery to move into the 21st century
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