I don't think it's very hard to educate gp's on the basics
My cousin is a gp
In her 7 yrs training as a dr and 3 more yrs as gp experiential and clinical and examined training they did 2 afternoons on rheumatology
She opted for 3 extra modules because of the interest she has
But thats shocking isnt it
2 afternoons!
I hate the low level of education on it- especially when one says why are you in the chair? Your hands aren't too bad... Ha! Then they start looking at my notes
I have a few quick quips now Inc 'oh yes the wheel chair is the latest fashion accessory'
And
'how many 35 year olds do you know with hands like mine?!'
They are used to old people that's why
Ignorant idiots. It's their Arogance that eats at me. The ones who 'know it all' and won't simply care enough to listen.
Mostly hospital dr's I find although a few gps too
My original gp wouldnt take a blood test because I was too young at 20 to get ra... I though I was going mad in the end. Over 1 yr to diagnosis which came through a newly qualified locum who immediately saw the ra
Bloods immediately positive
I have to say nras have made awareness a lot better.
Jenni xx
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