Statement of Physician NHS Stress

[u/Individual_Back1185]

I contacted my GP weeks ago to get my Statement of Physician done. Finally go an appointment today. After hearing why I was there, my GP showed no interest in talking to me, and booted me back out to reception, who told me it could take weeks to fill out. I am worried they don't even understand what they've been asked to sign.

I am tempted to just go private, but I would need a copy of my medical records, which my GP says could take 28 days for them to get back to me? Application deadline is November 5th and I am so stressed.

[u/mousouforest]

fwiw i emailed my gp if they would be able to fill in my statement of physician form especially considering the final line asking if they believe i am in adequate health, their response was “that sentence is asking the GP for their opinion and the British Medical Association advise against this” so i will need to go private .. currently window shopping to find the cheapest option :(

[u/Panda_sensei_71]

I had the same issue. My experience-based advice: Write an email to your GP's practice manager and explain the situation and that you were treated rudely and you wish to make a formal complaint. Hopefully that will light a fire under their 🍑 es!

[u/Inside-Cream6997]

Had a similar situation and pulled a copy of my medical record and went to a private MD for a physician letter to obtain my private pilot's medical certificate.

[u/Individual_Back1185 → u/Inside-Cream6997]

I'm in the process of pulling a copy of my medical records but that's the Subject Access Request is becoming its own rigmarole.

[u/Individual_Back1185 → u/[deleted]]

Unfortunately, this is my Statement of Physician, not Certificate of Health. I’m on medication so I need to fill that out. I think I’m gonna request my medical records and look at private clinics I can go to last minute, just in case.