Delay in getting HT injection?

Hi Scamp - I see you’re an early riser too  

Scampidoodle said:

the GP surgery assumed the hospital had given me it, with the surgery providing all later ones.

Another early riser, although this seems more common these days with everything that is on my mind. ;-(

Whilst it doesn't seem from the respondents to my Q so far that there really is any fixed plan, what your surgery assumed is what happened in my case, with the hospital giving me my the first (1 month / reaction test) jab (and a script for the anti-flare-up (?) Bicalutamide tablets) and instruction to the Drs to prescribe and administer the 3 month jabs thereafter, with me collecting the drugs from the chemist as usual?

Best part of the day!

Hi Able

I have seen the letter from Poole Hospital instructing my GP to administer 3 monthly Prostap injections ( I asked to be copied in on all correspondence as I'm a cynical b*****d and expect things to go wrong. Despite my efforts they did but that's another story!). So after my first one - which was a bit of a problem- as the instruction was with the GP all I did was turn up when I was told. Don't really understand why they are expecting you to ensure you have the scrip. Might be missing something but.....

Regards

Stuart

Hi Able Yes:

* Dr issues prescription to chemist (after you ask him to!). Dr arranges your injection (after you ask for appointment!).

* You collect expensive box of medication from chemist.

* You turn up at G P's surgery for above mentioned injection - don't forget expensive box of medication !!

You leave the Doctors surgery feeling more fatigued and like a woman for the next 3 months!!

Simples!! 

And life goes on - more slowly.............

Best wishes - Brian,.

Morning Stuart

Well that's the deal with my "Shared Agreement" between the hospital and GP surgery - just as described in my post above.

And yes - I too have a copy of aforementioned shared agreement. Apart from jab number 4 I have had to get the prescription and arrange for the jab!

Best wishes - Brian

Hi Brian

Isn't it interesting how different NHS Trusts handle the same process!

Regards

Stuart

Hi Able, you certainly seem to have a lot on your plate at the moment. Please remember to look after yourself! One of the hard lessons I have had to learn is that you can only look after others if you are in good shape!

hope you get your injections and your mum sorted!

Hi Stuart - Not half.

I am under 3 NHS trusts with Urology, Oncology and Radiotherapy so that's Manchester University Trust, Northern Care Alliance and Christies NHS Trust, not to mention my GP Practice.

Manchester University Trust use a cracking App called "My Chart"  (other trusts use this too) and there's the NHS App too. I had bloods done at Manchester and my GP wanted a set so I just gave them access to My Chart.

National Health Service - someone should look up the word "National"

Best wishes - Brian.

i've been on zoladex for nearly 5 years now 

never had to do anything other than turn up for my injection , we then book the next one in 3 months time 

all taken care of by the nurse