You can go to see the GP if you feel sick. Before you go there, you pick up the phone and make an appointment. When you get an appointment to see your GP, make sure you arrive in time. You may need to wait for some time before the doctor is able to see you. You need to tell your doctor about the symptoms. He or she will examine you and may write a prescription for you.
You can ask your doctor any questions you have in your mind about your illness. Here are some of the questions you may ask your GP:
Do I need to take medicine for my illness?
How many times a day do I need to have this medicine?
Must I have an injection? Isn’t there any other way?
Do I need to do a blood test?
How long will it take me before I start to feel better?
Can this illness kill me? Is this life threatening?
Do I need to be isolated from other people in my house so they don't fall ill?
Do I need to see a specialist?
Will I need to be admitted to hospital?
Can my illness affect the health of my family?
Will the medicine you have prescribed to me have any side effects?
What do I need to do if my health gets worse?
I don’t like taking tablets. Can I have the medicine as a solution to drink?
Will I have to pay any money when I go to see the specialist?
Do you bulk bill or do I need to pay money after the visit?
Are there any written instructions that I can read and follow?
Will this medicine make me feel OK or will I have to have an operation in hospital in the future?
When I buy the medicine, can I use my Health care card or will I need to pay the full price?
Can I buy the medicine you want me to take over the counter or will you write a prescription for me?
The medicine you want me to take will cost me a lot of money. Is there any other medicine I can buy instead?
When would you like me to come and see you again?
