Thanks purple,
I wish neither of us had to deal with those doctors
(it’s always been obvious to me you’re (very) intelligent, as well as “socially skilled” - I hope your post also helps any others in the UK. ) (Who may be reading and not posting) .Yes the “system” is profoundly different over here and NOT in a good way.
. It does disgust me how it is how it is..
A dentist trying to fob you off when you had severe toothache ..
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
BTW I actually did get a 20 minute appointment last time.. (it’s usually 5 or 10 minutes and I very rarely go to a doctor) ... Do you think I smiled sweetly enough at this doctor?
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Originally Posted by Purple,Violet,Blue
Ooh, there are a lot of pretty hearts, and magnificent roars in this thread.
That's you in a nutshell, Fuzzy!
It's a tough one, having to ask the UK system for help. Big hugs to you for trying.
I'd agree that moving on and trying another GP, and another, and another (and then another practice, and so on), might be the least stressful option.
Maybe make a list of their names, and work through them, ticking them off one by one. And don't expect anything much. Maybe number six or seven will be not too bad!
(It's easy to say, but hard to do!)
If you're wanting to return their rudeness, maybe just reflect back whatever they have said or done. Like holding up a mirror. It's an assertiveness technique I use a lot.
"Please don't raise your voice."
"I feel as though you're not taking this seriously."
"I really need you to..." (and ask for a specific thing). I used this when I was dying with toothache, and a dentist tried to fob me off. OK, I did cry a bit, too (not intentionally). It's best accompanied by an air of looking like you are going to sit here for as long as it takes. Maybe rest back in your seat.
Ooh, and folding your arms is always a good way of returning rudeness!
Sorry you even have to think about these things!
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