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Tag Archives: doctor
The NHS and my experience of the Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester
My experience of the NHS has been, shall I say sporadic with sudden major one off events happening at irregular intervals and on the whole I would say it has been a positive experience. But today I am happy to say … Continue reading
Posted in Health
Tagged doctor, Dorchester County Hospital, Dorchester hopsital, Dorset, GP, hospital, NHS, surgeon, surgery
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A doctor’s appointment, waiting patiently & anonymously in the waiting room
You arrive, just two minutes late, but late nonetheless. Will they allow you your allotted time or have you missed your slot? Out of breath and red faced, perspiring perhaps just a little, “Can I help you?” they ask; my … Continue reading
Posted in Poems
Tagged appointment, doctor, GP, patient, poem, surgery, waiting room
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My memories of my grandfather are happy and enduring but will it be the same for my father?
I adored my grandfather, it helped being his favourite grandchild but all the same, my memories of him are happy ones and I often find myself smiling when I do something that has a link to the time I spent … Continue reading
Posted in Dementia, Health
Tagged dementia, doctor, elderly, hospice, illness, medicine, mental health, NHS, nursing home
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