tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post8743429516946835303..comments2023-07-19T14:29:37.908+01:00Comments on Sally Writes: The Consultantsallywriteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13950005738012348313noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-60616792016640615932007-04-09T21:10:00.000+01:002007-04-09T21:10:00.000+01:00Some things about your system sound a lot like our...Some things about your system sound a lot like ours, but ours costs more. Although I don't think I've been kept waiting since I don't see the ob/gyn anymore. I hope you're feeling much better, and I've missed your visits.Normahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11502895616873273470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-8502384609741147172007-04-08T01:16:00.000+01:002007-04-08T01:16:00.000+01:00Beccy - 60e? Gosh I bet that keeps the numbers dow...Beccy - 60e? Gosh I bet that keeps the numbers down on a Saturday night!!!! Your heart must sink every time someone needs a GP or Casualty!!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Sarah!! (As for PB, I think he might do well to go to a manners school or something for a month or two. Looks aren't everything...)sallywriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950005738012348313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-2164306817625000552007-04-07T16:01:00.000+01:002007-04-07T16:01:00.000+01:00Shame, I was looking forward to reading hubby's bo...Shame, I was looking forward to reading hubby's book. Anyway, I look forward to buying yours if you decide to write one!<BR/><BR/>Glad to hear you're on the mend - the long wait at the hospital must have been worth it when the Pierce Brosnan look-a-like turned up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-49171486711418203832007-04-07T15:42:00.000+01:002007-04-07T15:42:00.000+01:00Sally I had to pay €60 for the visit, it's only fr...Sally I had to pay €60 for the visit, it's only free if you have aedical card (those on low income).<BR/><BR/>Private healthcare doesn't cover outpatients or GP visits. We've been paying into a private fund for years, thankfully we've never needed to use it.Beccyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00911316644797253921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-32410769414037353782007-04-06T17:28:00.000+01:002007-04-06T17:28:00.000+01:00Vicki - Great idea!!MJD - Exactly!! That is what I...Vicki - Great idea!!<BR/>MJD - Exactly!! That is what I was worried about - a letter chasing me usp some weeks later!<BR/>Frannie - Thanks! So do I!!<BR/>Beccy - That's bizarre isn't it? It's not exactly the sort of item that you are likely to need very often!! Presumably in Dublin you would have to have private medical isurance for hospital stuff would you? And stuff like that would put the premiums up... (Or the cost for those who don't have insurance).sallywriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950005738012348313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-24501243656517785632007-04-06T16:32:00.000+01:002007-04-06T16:32:00.000+01:00Sally when we took Mollie's crutches back to the h...Sally when we took Mollie's crutches back to the hospital here they wouldn't take them. I was told to hang onto them in case I ever needed them again and now they're cluttering up my hallway!Beccyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00911316644797253921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-8731395599991970772007-04-06T04:31:00.000+01:002007-04-06T04:31:00.000+01:00I hope that your appoinment in two weeks goes as w...I hope that your appoinment in two weeks goes as well as the scheduling did!franniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05563502061531199609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-74733732643564914232007-04-06T02:50:00.000+01:002007-04-06T02:50:00.000+01:00Oh no, I am sorry that you are injured and then ha...Oh no, I am sorry that you are injured and then had to wait for a long time for the appointment. Furthermore, I am sorry for the bizarre response about the crutches especially when you were trying to do your part. When my son had a broken foot in college, we received a threatening letter about the crutches that he had already returned to the university clinic. We paid 35 dollars for these supposed missing crutches so the son could graduate. <BR/><BR/>Was the recommended book, <I> The No *sshole Rule</I> by Robert Sutton? That might have been a good choice for the consultant or other hospital employees.<BR/><BR/>I hope that you are on the mend.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06588693337401747260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-56045063984435488342007-04-05T20:44:00.000+01:002007-04-05T20:44:00.000+01:00Oh goodness! Maybe if you started singing Mary Had...Oh goodness! Maybe if you started singing Mary Had A Little Lamb really REALLY loud they would have let you in quicker =) Try it sometime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-41823673190563128012007-04-05T20:35:00.000+01:002007-04-05T20:35:00.000+01:00Thanks Pierre! Maybe he'll write a book one day. W...Thanks Pierre! Maybe he'll write a book one day. We both keep threatening to!<BR/><BR/>Hi Wendz! To be honest i was just thinking about what a gret blog it would make!!!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Chris!! I had a giggle at the thought of being a "thinker"! I said to someone else - and I can't remember who now - that I didn't think I would get one, because I do more "flippant" than thinking!! I'll have a look though and give it a go asap I promise!!sallywriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950005738012348313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-66987179667309715882007-04-05T19:55:00.000+01:002007-04-05T19:55:00.000+01:00Sally I have nominated you for 'thinking blogger a...Sally I have nominated you for 'thinking blogger award' I know how busy you are so there is no pressure to take it up.ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06958330170295676200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-44991851602003296162007-04-05T18:58:00.000+01:002007-04-05T18:58:00.000+01:00Geez that is terrible...you make it sound so funny...Geez that is terrible...you make it sound so funny though. I'd have flipped - really got angry. I find here we do not wait more than 15 min or so to see the doctor - at the most.<BR/><BR/>Anyway - thanks for your comment by email - I thought it was a great comment and have posted it in my CB on your behalf.y.Wendy.yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10630727119097764058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-30726521348883504802007-04-05T16:53:00.000+01:002007-04-05T16:53:00.000+01:00It's good to see that you are on the mend, and in ...It's good to see that you are on the mend, and in a more cheerful mood.<BR/><BR/>It does sound as though the consultant was not that interested in your knee; at least, it sounds as though the damage isn't bad enough to get him excited - which is good. I probably have been watching too much "House" with Hugh Laurie.<BR/><BR/>Pithy about the book being one your husband is reading, rather than one he wrote. I like encouraging bloggers by buying their books or book they recommend. Sorry I am a bit short of ideas today; I used all my ideas and energies in my frantic comment of the other night.pierre lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13406942134002449700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-7679339232799816062007-04-05T15:22:00.000+01:002007-04-05T15:22:00.000+01:00No Sarah - you didn't miss anything! My bad wordin...No Sarah - you didn't miss anything! My bad wording. What I should have said was: "the book hubby is reading"!!!<BR/><BR/>Will go back and correct that now!!sallywriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950005738012348313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-32221033914185244222007-04-05T15:13:00.000+01:002007-04-05T15:13:00.000+01:00I think I must have missed the post about hubby's ...I think I must have missed the post about hubby's book. Do you want to give it a plug so that I can go and buy it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-52115851618294500972007-04-05T13:16:00.000+01:002007-04-05T13:16:00.000+01:00Hi Karmyn!He was good looking, but the arrogance a...Hi Karmyn!<BR/><BR/>He was good looking, but the arrogance and rudeness actually made the importance of that fade somewaht!<BR/><BR/>Hi Swampwitch!<BR/><BR/>Sadly though these people would never agree that our time is important too...... Good point though!sallywriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950005738012348313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-49104951353683607102007-04-04T18:38:00.000+01:002007-04-04T18:38:00.000+01:00Ditto what KarmynR said.I think when we have to wa...Ditto what KarmynR said.<BR/>I think when we have to wait, there should be a form at the desk to fill out and bill who ever it is we had to wait for...doctor, consultant, attorney... My time is just as important. They may not think a witch cares too much about losing 30 minutes, but I have important things brewing in my cauldron.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-74662547856370908702007-04-04T17:41:00.000+01:002007-04-04T17:41:00.000+01:00okay - I am of the belief that if you have an appo...okay - I am of the belief that if you have an appointment for a certain time - that person should be IN HIS OFFICE ready for you at that time. but that's just me....<BR/><BR/>however, if the person I was meeting looked like Pierce Brosnan, I'd only be too happy to wait for him. (dreamy eyed sigh coming from me right about now)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-27115538953284405942007-04-04T17:38:00.000+01:002007-04-04T17:38:00.000+01:00IgnorminiousYes - Ross is about six miles from whe...Ignorminious<BR/><BR/>Yes - Ross is about six miles from where I live. Very pretty! I agree about the NHS - but we did wonder while we were waiting, that although we wouldn't want to be without it, how much quieter the hospitals would be without it. Apprarently there are far less people in casualty wards for instance during major football matches...................<BR/><BR/>Also, my leg is actually getting better on its own in fact. So although I will see a physio in two weeks, that will be the first actual intervnetion of any kind. The rest has just been advice, pictures in various forms and common sense...............<BR/><BR/>Asha..........<BR/><BR/>I know!! Fifteen minutes would be quite long enough!<BR/><BR/>Chris<BR/><BR/>Glad you like my choice of cast. I thought he was just right too! Yes they are closing cottage hospitals aren't they? But the one in Ross is sort of a community run thing and is all part of the newish initiative, so won't be closed apparently! It's a brand new building and really nice!! <BR/><BR/>John<BR/><BR/>That's appalling!! I can believe it though!sallywriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950005738012348313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-13982018352384297462007-04-04T17:32:00.000+01:002007-04-04T17:32:00.000+01:00After my 6 month stay in Sheffield hospital they'd...After my 6 month stay in Sheffield hospital they'd lost my x-rays!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346682505354790114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-89634964034065787932007-04-04T17:29:00.000+01:002007-04-04T17:29:00.000+01:00PB is just right for the part. I'd consort oops or...PB is just right for the part. I'd consort oops or consult with anyone this handsome and probably forget why I was there.<BR/><BR/>After all our recent hospital experiences with my mother your story does not surprise me one bit. Cottage hospital friendly and effecient - aren't they closing most of them !!ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06958330170295676200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-55217987080465815422007-04-04T17:25:00.000+01:002007-04-04T17:25:00.000+01:00OMG!! What an ordeal for a simple check up!!NHS I ...OMG!! What an ordeal for a simple check up!!NHS I guess.<BR/>Here if they make you wait for more thank 15 mins,they go and complain to the management and Doctors will hear about it later!!<BR/>Hope next app. goes smoothly for ya!:)FHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36173469.post-20297773548592138372007-04-04T17:22:00.000+01:002007-04-04T17:22:00.000+01:00Wow, Ross on Wye! I went there when I was about 6 ...Wow, Ross on Wye! I went there when I was about 6 for a family holiday. We stayed in a converted barn. It was great.<BR/><BR/>NHS suck, but life would be a whole lot crapper without them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com