London Medical - Knightsbridge Doctors

[LeedsUK 4]

Jade is nice but when I phoned up a week later to tell them I had been misled about my vaccines, she couldn't get me off the phone quicker. They won't accept responsibility for any fault & it is disgusting how much they charge for a 15 minute appointment. I will never complain about my NHS GP surgery ever again, having been to this "private" clinic. My doctor was blonde, about 35, had a European accent & was just horrid

Edited September 26, 2012 by LeedsUK

[davidwatsoncov 1]

To be fair, jade genuinely seemed to be rushed off her feet yesterday, and has spent a good portion of today helping me sort out getting stuff faxed through from my GP. I'd wager she's on a lot less money than the doctors working there too, some of whom are starting to give the practice a bad name...

[LeedsUK 4]

Agreed. I know she's just doing her job & when I tried to complain she said she'd have to speak to her practice manager & call me back. I know it's not up to her & she'd obviously been told by her manager to make it clear that they would not take any responsibility for giving out wrong information to patients. Telling me the embassy had told them to tell patients it was "...fine to submit NHS records for AOS" was just a complete lie though

[benuk 18]

Honestly Jade was the only to show me some skills there and the x-ray lady... my Doctor (Asian) couldn't get my blood pressure right...150/110 this is ridiculous I never had a blood pressure like this!! I came to my GP she took again and was 130/90 come on!! This Doctor at the clinic was complete wrong or not really doing her job properly plus she should had take it at least 3 times not only taking the first reading and Thanks for your 227 bucks!She gave me a hard time probably she didn't like my 6 packs when I took my shirt off! Dude I'm a fit man!

@ davidwatsoncov I think we had the same doctor...She couldn't careless and asked me to reschedule my interview #### well! I will call them again on Friday to make sure that medical left to the Embassy.

[benuk 18]

Wow did you both have the same doctor?! She sounds horrible!

Benuk, what a pathetic excuse that doctor gave, they should always take it more than once if its not ok. For a start, asking somebody to strip in front of a stranger is bound to make anybodies blood pressure go up!

Davidwatsoncov, I agree with you on complaining, if that had happened to me they would have heard more from me after all of that money. Jade was very helpful to me over the phone too, i didnt have many dealings with her once i got there but she seems to be getting more famous online!

Trust me that doctor is a joke...she is out of line! She even told me to ask my GP for some BP medicine!My GP want to call her to say that if was the case for me to take something I would be taking 8 years ago when she start monitoring my BP! What a joke

[davidwatsoncov 1]

From your description yes, it sounds like we had the same doctor. They said they were short-staffed and very busy yesterday, but nothing excuses the kind of treatment she was offering. Can only hope other forumites are lucky enough to have somebody else on the day.

[Holly2234 66]

I have never come across somebody who has had the same doctor i did yet. She was called Alex and was British. I was lucky that she was nice!

[Myke + Kerry 0]

I have my medical booked for Thursday 11th October at 2.30pm.

On first contact, I'm not that impressed with them - the lady on the phone seemed preoccupied, and somewhat blunt. Hopefully on the day will be better.

[benuk 18]

I have my medical booked for Thursday 11th October at 2.30pm.

On first contact, I'm not that impressed with them - the lady on the phone seemed preoccupied, and somewhat blunt. Hopefully on the day will be better.

Yes,they are very blunt but when you get there more likely Jade will get all your documents required and should be very kind and polite but from there just God knows what could happen! :wacko:

[benuk 18]

I called them today and was told that the Embassy got my medical yesterday!Just interview now...

[markjbankover 1]

Medical 3rd October.

I've had tetanus, 2mmr in my lifetime, in regards to flu jab should I get this done before hand ?

Anything else I need ? Help or advice

Thanks

[Holly2234 66]

Have you got your police certificate, passport photo, medical questionnaire, passport and vaccination records? Personally, i would get the flu jab before going. Ive looked at their website and they charge £24. I got mine for free from my doctors on tuesday. I dont even fit the category for getting one but they couldnt care less. If your doctor wont do it then Tesco does them where they have a pharmacy. Boots probably does too. Just ask them to give you some documents to say youve had it.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Medical 3rd October.

I've had tetanus, 2mmr in my lifetime, in regards to flu jab should I get this done before hand ?

Anything else I need ? Help or advice

Thanks

If your appointment is after Oct 1, then get the flu jab the cheapest place available and take proof to the medical.

What about your Tdap or Td or DTP? It's not just tetanus, but tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis combo shot to cover all three diseases. Can't be older than 10 years. If you have record of the Pertussis in your life, the Td covers you without repeating the pertussis.

[Holly2234 66]

Also if it turns out that you do need the Pertussis shot, schedule an appointment with the nurse at your doctors (if you can in time) rather than going through the receptionist and telling her what you need because they often charge you when the nurses wont.

[markjbankover 1]

Thanks for your answers

I've got police certificate, passport and so on.

I had dtap in 1990, would this suffice ?