Pain and symptoms help - GP or hospital responsibility?

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Hi,

With NHS GPs working so differently these days there appears to be unwillingness to help regarding pain and other symptoms. I have asked the hospital and they just refuse to help saying that it is the GP’s responsibility. I explain to the GP and they say it’s the hospital. I am left between two groups both unwilling to help.

Is there a way to get clarification on who is responsible for what?

Micky55 3 days ago

Both should be willing and able to help, contact your CNS...who should be able to sort out your pain issues...very quickly

Michael

Wildflower Dew 3 days ago in reply to Micky55

I spoke to the CNS start of July who promised to chase up on various things (not pain related), and I haven’t heard back. Yes I agree both should be willing, especially with confirmed diagnosis and signs of progression, but no one listens to what I say…. even physical changes that are both audible and touchable when I explain seem to be shrugged off.

Beesuit 3 days ago

Hi. Are you still under hospital review or have you been discharged and referred back to your GP?

Dani

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Micky55 3 days ago in reply to Wildflower Dew

Take your issue to the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)

Michael

chris2012 3 days ago

Good evening Wildflower Dew, i agree with Dani, if you are still being seen by your consultant and the pain is linked to to the surgery/ treatment then they are responsible for your health, and if its a completely different issue your GP is responsible. I hope you manage to get the help you need, all the best.

Chris.x

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