The point of #10 was that there is a standard procedure for registration with a GP. Inconsistencies posted by members such as Tony, should be minimised if they know beforehand exactly what is required, and their rights.Originally Posted by Arthur Little
[I] ... it'sdiabolical that Tony's wife is being forced to undergo such interrogation at her legally~wedded husband's regular doctors' surgery ... where each of the "fully~fledged" practitioners is likely to be raking~in at least £80k per annum.
Two of the core principles of the NHS are :
1. It provides a comprehensive service available to all irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.
2. The NHS has a duty to every patient it serves and must respect their human rights.
I'm not a GP, and, with respect, what they are contracted to earn is a separate topic. Two other core principles of the NHS are : to provide best value for taxpayers' money, and the most effective, fair, and sustainable use of finite resources; also to aspire to the highest standards of excellence and professionalism. These are part of the NHS Constitution which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Included among them is the right to complain if things go wrong. Although the NHS is funded through national taxation, most decisions about individual treatment and detailed organisation of the service are taken at local level.
