I rang this morning to make anappointment for a routine blood pressure check after getting a reminder through the post.
I found I couldn't get an appointment before 15th April and just as I was about to put the phone down she said 'I see you're a smoker, how many cigarettes do you smoke a day?'
I replied that it was absolutely none of her business and bid her good day.
But I'm still angry that a 2 minute phone call to book an appointment can result in a grilling by an unqualified person.
This sort of thing must put off a lot of people going to the Doctors for regular check ups.
My Doctor and I have had a few discussions in the past about my smoking habits and have both come to the happy conclusion that it isn't negotiable.
Pat
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