Doctor showing a patient his medical diagnostic

There are many people out there who want to learn more about the types of questions that they are able to ask a doctor. People understand how busy medical professionals can be and don’t want to waste their time by making an appointment that may have an answer that they could have easily figured out themselves. Furthermore, more and more clinics are no longer bulk bulling which means that it can cost people a great deal of money just to visit their medical professional. This means that more and more people are only visiting their local GP is things are extremely serious. This is one of the negative outcomes of government changes which will hopefully be solved in the future so that more clinics are able to bulk bill once again. In addition to all of this, it can be very hard for some people to physically get themselves to a GP’s office because they have a newborn baby, they don’t drive or have access to public transport, or they may be too sick to move that much. As it can be seen there are many different reasons why people may not be able to visit their local GP in person and so won’t want to go to all of that trouble to simply ask a doctor a perhaps basic question. The good news is that there are other things that people can do.

 

Ask a doctor who works out of hours

When someone has questions that they would like to ask a doctor e.g. how much food should I be giving a baby, is my baby becoming overweight, or something else entirely, a great way they are able to do this is by accessing a medical professional who works out of hours. This type of professional is available to visit people’s homes and is able to answer any pressing questions that people may have, no matter how simple they may be. It is absolutely crucial that people get answers to the questions that they have because something small could end up being something way more serious. It is always better to be safe than sorry as the old saying goes. As this is the case, people should do everything in their power to educate themselves even when they are not able to visit a traditional in-clinic GP for whatever reason. A great way to do this is to ask a doctor who works out of hours and who is able to easily come to the home.

 

Ask a doctor who works for a helpline

What some people out there will not know is that people are able to access professional advice by calling a helpline which will connect them with a medical practitioner. This is once again a great way for someone to ask a question who may think that the question is simple or basic. The professional is then able to either give an answer or advise them that they need to seek medical advice in-person. This is because GPs are able to come to a better conclusion when they are able to inspect a patient as well as check their blood pressure and listen to their heartbeat. Furthermore, it is more likely that a rash can be identified if it can be seen in person. Having said this, there can be some cases where chatting over the phone is a great option. For example, a parent may simply be wondering what the regular temperature should be of their child. Whatever the question may be, it is always important to ask a doctor in order to have peace of mind.