GP: OK So you had some tests last month? that’s good. Lesley: Mmm.... was the result alright? GP: Well, a little on the high side, but then not unusual for you....very similar to the last one. that’s Lesley: Oh...right. GP: Perhaps we had better do some more in three months just to keep an eye on it. Lesley: Oh dear....I really like blood tests. don’t GP: Well fine then.... If you make an appointment to see me in three months once had your blood test taken? that’s you’ve Lesley: Oh right (gets up to leave) erm...... by the been finding working full-time really hard, I just get way.... I’ve thinking, doctor... I’m terribly tired.... Introduce the second example. Situation One GP: Hello Lesley, thanks for coming in to see me. I thought we might start by having a look at your medication. You are still taking Bupimide 5mgs every day? Lesley: Yes right. that’s GP: been taking them for over three years now. Any trouble with them? You’ve Lesley: Er..... I know really......... I think so. don’t don’t
GP: OK that’s good. So you had some tests last month? Lesley: Mmm.... was the result alright? GP: Well, a little on the high side, but then that’s not unusual for you....very similar to the last one. Lesley: Oh...right. GP: Perhaps we had better do some more in three months just to keep an eye on it. Lesley: Oh dear....I really don’t like blood tests. GP: Well that’s fine then.... If you make an appointment to see me in three months once you’ve had your blood test taken? Lesley: Oh right (gets up to leave) erm...... by the way.... I’ve been thinking, doctor... I’m finding working full-time really hard, I just get terribly tired.... Introduce the second example. Situation One GP: Hello Lesley, thanks for coming in to see me. I thought we might start by having a look at your medication. You are still taking Bupimide 5mgs every day? Lesley: Yes that’s right. GP: You’ve been taking them for over three years now. Any trouble with them? Lesley: Er..... I don’t know really......... I don’t think so.
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