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Denise Y. 4 years ago • From Google

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Practice refused to write requested dietary support letter

My parent is registered with this practice. Over recent months, he has experienced considerable difficulties. He is now navigating the social care system, which he feels assesses charges unfairly for services already paid into, leaving him with limited resources. I contacted this practice requesting assistance with a letter to support the need for a nutritious diet including fruits and vegetables to help maintain his wellbeing. Following a significant cardiac event many years ago, he received dietary guidance and has maintained a conscientious approach to his health. However, he has faced other health challenges that similarly benefit from proper nutrition. The practice declined to provide this letter, despite our willingness to pay for it. I find this response disappointing and believe healthcare professionals should assist patients in whatever reasonable ways they can, as this represents a fundamental aspect of care. My parent has experienced falls over an extended period, and certain health concerns were not thoroughly investigated. He subsequently experienced a stroke and has mobility limitations. He remained with this practice due to a positive relationship with a clinician. I feel the medical profession should do more to support patients in addressing broader health inequities, as financial constraints affecting nutrition directly impact health outcomes. There is a contradiction in the advice patients receive daily—avoid smoking and alcohol, eat well with oily fish and vegetables—yet when support is needed to follow this guidance, assistance is not provided. Following his stroke, he has been advised toward convenient meals high in sodium, as there appears to be insufficient support to help him maintain his long-established healthy practices. We sought your help and felt refused.

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