BBC - Health - Talking to your doctor

You and your GP GPs' surgeries are at the heart of the NHS in the UK. We look at how to make the most of this resource and the many services they can offer.

In this section
Choosing a GP How to find and register with a new surgery Useful questions A checklist to help you find the right surgery for your needs Who's who at the surgery Meet the GP support staff at your local practice Doctor-patient communication Improve the understanding between you and your GP Patient confidentiality The rules that ensure your medical details remain secret	Teenagers and confidentiality The same rules apply to teenagers as to all patients Coping with embarrassment Don't let your blushes prevent your doctor from treating you Getting a diagnosis Why finding out what's wrong with you can take time Second opinions How to go about getting another doctor's view of your problem Clinical trials Make sure you're not bullied into taking part in drug trials	When your GP has a bad day What to do if you suspect your GP isn't having the best of times How to make a complaint The procedure to follow if you're unhappy with your treatment Private healthcare What's involved in seeing a private health practitioner Taking your child to the GP Make your child's next visit to the doctor go without a hitch Children's medical fears Help your child tackle their fear of doctors

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You and your GP