jjsebba

Hi
My husband doesn't have a GP. Hasn't had one since he was 16. (He hasn't needed one thankfully, and there's always A&E!)

Would you advise that he registers with one now before we have our medicals? I'd hate to turn up for our appointments and have to do them again because of this reason.
Thanks

MrsFychan

you have to used an approved medical assessor for the medicals so really no reason to just sign up for an GP for that reason.
On a day to day getting registered with a GP I would thought would be something he should do anyway just for peace of mind

Persephone

Have a look on the NZIS website-they have a list of approved Panel doctors which you have to use. Phone round to compare costs as they can vary quite a lot. You need to have a medical, chest XRay and blood/urine tests.

jjsebba

Thanks all. He's been in the UK 12 years and not needed a GP as we have other good alternatives that suit better, like walk in centres and A&E. It would be a pain to register just for this especially if it's unnecessary.

simonsi

It is irrelevant as far as I can tell, he doesnt have a medical history by definition so the only possible complication will be if something shows up in his medical that needs referring to his GP - but that wont be changed one jot by registering with a GP now.

Just do the meds with a panel doctor and take any problems from there in the unlikely event there are any. Walk-in centres etc will have records if needed anyway.