Comment on Patients clogging up A&E with hiccups, sore throats and niggles
Lazylazycat@lemmy.world 1 day agoCan you see your GP immediately? Like, when my partner has a seizure that lasts more than 2 minutes I’m meant to call an ambulance, but do you have to talk to your GP first?
Anyway, where I am in England it’s pretty difficult to get a routine appointment. 2-3 week waiting times. I’ve been having panic attacks and couldn’t speak to my doctor to get help; I completely understand why someone would go to A&E for help with this because you feel like you’re dying and who else can help if your GP can’t see you?
khannie@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Ah if someone has a seizure you’re just calling an ambulance. I actually think it might be free if you do. I had to call one for my wife early in the year and I don’t recall us paying (she badly needed it).