Bit fedup not seeing GP
In December 2021 I called up and was very chesty, coughing up horrible stuff. I asked to see a GP and was called back by a Nurse practitioner. When I told them what I was experiencing and asked what do they think it is, they said 'I do not know, I am not a GP!' After a discussion I was able to have a GP see me at home as I was quite debilitated by it. I was given a prescription and told to go and get a PCR which I booked. The GP also told me that the prescription had been put through and I can get it anytime from then. As feeling rough I left it to coincide with going for my PCR the next day. I went to the pharmacy and nothing was there (it is next door to the surgery). They said if I pop next door and make the request, they should be able put it through. I spoke to reception on the outside buzzer asking about this and they said very abruptly 'that's not how it works, you need to ring in.' I was on a buzzer, what actually is the difference?! I had to go home, ring in and the GP redid the 'script' and I had to go back out again and get it again! This was a ridiculous situation and as I was very unwell, it was really taxing. I am also very worried as there are plenty of NHS messages saying 'if you have had a persistent cough' (it is now 3 months worth). I hope today I receive a referral for a scan.