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Rkr R. 5 years ago • From Google
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I secured a telephone consultation on Friday after enduring severe hay fever for a week and experiencing breathing difficulties for three days. A female physician returned my call. It seemed she barely examined my medical background and quickly assumed it was merely an allergic reaction, showing little interest in a proper examination. I had to insist on a face-to-face appointment. Upon arrival, I was apparently too early. During the consultation, she remained disinterested in my medical history. As a medical professional myself, I mentioned the salbutamol inhaler that had previously helped me. The moment I referenced the inhaler, she became adamant about not prescribing it, claiming primary care restrictions. She suggested A&E as the only option for an inhaler and described my wheezing as upper respiratory. Doubting myself, I returned home still struggling to breathe. By evening, my condition worsened. After calling 111, paramedics arrived and confirmed widespread chest wheezing, administering a nebulizer. The out-of-hours doctor was concerned about potential pulmonary embolism and recommended A&E. Morning tests revealed widespread chest wheezing. I underwent blood tests, X-rays, and an ECG. Ultimately, I was prescribed steroids and an inhaler. My blood work confirmed a severe allergic reaction, likely hay fever. Essentially, this was an unnecessary ordeal caused by a doctor's refusal to listen to her patient. How could a GP miss such obvious wheezing during examination? She wanted me to manage symptoms that were significantly impacting my daily life, including caring for my two-year-old. I desperately wish I could identify her name to formally document this experience.
Michael G.