Just been to register at the local GP...

Fubsy · 8 Feb 2017 at 11:54

Kingdom34;30482461 said:
Why would you lie? What are you hiding?
Thats my logical conclusion, that youre hiding something you dont want them to know, which in turn may hinder you if you were became ill.

Theres a time and a place to act like a PITA...this isnt one of them!

I'm sick of the data harvesting that goes on. Every time I do something I'm required to give up details and not given reasons that satisfy me. Something snapped today.

VincentHanna · 8 Feb 2017 at 11:54

My GP surgery has about 8 different doctors and 2 nurses.

On the rare occasion that I need to see a GP, I rarely get the same GP.

They have 1000's of patients, I wouldn't expect them to remember me or my lifestyle, so just fill in the bloody form and make life easier for them.

Uther · 8 Feb 2017 at 11:55

I love getting text reminders from my GP about appointments.
OP they are not going to stalk you if you give them the information.

DAnDan · 8 Feb 2017 at 11:55

Fubsy;30482468 said:
How is my race necessary? People I live with? My lifestyle can be discussed directly with my GP (when I get one).

They'll have it back, but they don't need that information. If the NHS as whole needs it, then produce an official form - not one that's been knocked up by a local practice that might store it on an insecure machine.

Because health conditions, needs, and treatments vary based on race. That should be obvious, surely? People you live with for various admin reasons, but also for any treatments that may need assistance? Many reasons.

By having these things on record the GP can be aware of them before you visit, and not have to waste their time every time you come in establishing basic facts with you because you wanted to be a special ********* and not fill in a basic form for your doctor. What you're suggesting wastes the time of everyone who may need to use the GP, just because you don't like the form. Hugely selfish and unnecessarily difficult.

neil_g · 8 Feb 2017 at 11:55

tom_e;30482475 said:
it's a doctors surgery they have access to your whole medical records what difference does some lifestyle information make?

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Fubsy · 8 Feb 2017 at 11:56

tom_e;30482475 said:
I could understand your refusal if you'd nipped down to a new barbers and they'd asked you to fill this in but it's a doctors surgery they have access to your whole medical records what difference does some lifestyle information make?

I'll discuss that with my GP and have it recorded officially on my medical records. I do not want it used for any other purpose and they could not tell me how it would be stored or who it would be passed on to.

VincentHanna · 8 Feb 2017 at 11:56

Are you trying to play down rampant alcoholism or something OP?

Phate · 8 Feb 2017 at 11:57

I remember when I was in ScrewFix once and a guy was in the queue next to me, when the woman behind the till was going to say "Ok so Misterr...." he cut her off and instantly went on this very loud rant of why she shouldn't read out his name, and the reason being was that he was a very "private" person.

Now, if he hadn't had made such a song and dance about it, nobody would have taken any bloody notice of his name or he could have said very discreetly "ah, I would prefer it if you didn't mention my name outloud, thank you" and that would have been the end of it.

Its for your potential Dr. There may be reasons for this questions which are not specifically applicable to you but they ask to everyone to catch those who they are applicable to. Give the information and stop being a PITA about it. Nothing to lose sleep over.

Buffman · 8 Feb 2017 at 11:59

I had a big long form to sign up. Even had to give a urine sample which I wasn't expecting!

Fubsy · 8 Feb 2017 at 12:01

Ok guys, you've persuaded me to come to my senses.

For the record, I've never smoked and hardly drink. Time to become another number in the system to be analysed and trended.

The Craig;30482499 said:
I had a big long form to sign up. Even had to give a urine sample which I wasn't expecting!

You see I've done all this with operations and thought nothing of it - it's all there in my records (not the **** obviously).

tom_e · 8 Feb 2017 at 12:03

Fubsy;30482509 said:
Time to become another number in the system to be analysed and trended.

At the end of the day how do you think they work out funding and which services need extra funding or better access in each area?

Ryan0r · 8 Feb 2017 at 12:03

You're already a number in many many systems being analysed and trended, no matter what you do. Your GP is the least of your worries.

Phate · 8 Feb 2017 at 12:04

Also just to add. You're right to ask where the information is stored and passed, but I'm not surprised they couldn't give you an answer. They're normally just people doing their 9-5 job and the orders come from above them.

I'd contact the NHS to try and get more information if you'd really like to know

bayo000 · 8 Feb 2017 at 12:05

Fubsy;30482477 said:
I'm sick of the data harvesting that goes on. Every time I do something I'm required to give up details and not given reasons that satisfy me. Something snapped today.

I'd go see your GP about that

Uther · 8 Feb 2017 at 12:05

Fubsy;30482509 said:
Ok guys, you've persuaded me to come to my senses.

For the record, I've never smoked and hardly drink. Time to become another number in the system to be analysed and trended.

You see I've done all this with operations and thought nothing of it - it's all there in my records (not the **** obviously).

Life becomes much easier when you realise you're just a cog in the machine and don't matter at all.

Fubsy · 8 Feb 2017 at 12:05

tom_e;30482513 said:
At the end of the day how do you think they work out funding and which services need extra funding or better access in each area?

Well that's a better reason than I was given at the surgery. Why can't they give these reasons on the form? Instead of just "give us this info because we want it".

EDIT: Someone is going to tell me that it's because it's obvious and I'm just paranoid. I like to think it's more about being aware of who knows what, why do they know it and who will they tell?

Swifty55 · 8 Feb 2017 at 12:06

swain90 · 8 Feb 2017 at 12:08

tom_e · 8 Feb 2017 at 12:10

Fubsy;30482524 said:
Well that's a better reason than I was given at the surgery. Why can't they give these reasons on the form? Instead of just "give us this info because we want it".

Simply because most people aren't bothered and if you were questioning the receptionist they probably aren't bothered either just doing as they're told.

bsoltan · 8 Feb 2017 at 12:18

Fubsy;30482468 said:
How is my race necessary? People I live with? My lifestyle can be discussed directly with my GP (when I get one).

They'll have it back, but they don't need that information. If the NHS as whole needs it, then produce an official form - not one that's been knocked up by a local practice that might store it on an insecure machine.

Have you never seen an episode of House? They'll be breaking and entering to find out who your family are and what type of cheese you like to eat. Best to fill out the form.