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The most valuable hack I've discovered and used when dealing with the health system (and bear in mind this is in the UK, where the main problem is not cost, but
by swombat 15y ago
The most valuable hack I've discovered and used when dealing with the health system (and bear in mind this is in the UK, where the main problem is not cost, but time) is to be great friends with a GP. I always discuss health issues with him before going to the doc, so there are no surprises afterwards, and I know exactly what to say to expedite the process.
It turns out that there are various magic phrases you can use to speed up the outcome, guarantee a referral, etc. If you're friends with a doctor, they'll tell you those phrases.
It probably won't help with all the waste in the process, though. And it definitely won't help with closed hardware.
- asmosoinio 15y ago"GP"?
- usaar333 15y agohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_practitioner http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_practitioner
- andybak 15y agoI got a peculiar sense of satisfaction about seeing someone (presumably US) having to ask to have an acronym or bit of country-specific jargon explained. My brain is now full of terms that only exist in the States that get bandied around in discussions as if everyone knows what they mean.
- lukejduncan 15y agoWe actually use the term GP in the US
- nollidge 15y agoThis is hardly unique to the States.
- nollidge 15y agoGood advice, but don't abuse that friendship. They're getting questions from every friend/family member with a cough.
- richieb 15y agoIsn't this the same as having everyone of your friends and family calling you to fix their Windows box?