DOCTORS' time is precious, and is available to all.
The trouble is you may have to wait a considerable time for an appointment.
Tough luck if it's something serious, but of course you could see the attending nurse who will offer you advice, sometimes hardly reassuring if you feel on death's door.
Now the latest, it's possible to get some treatment and the required drugs on the Internet.
This would be okay if the system is not abused by shady patients, who find other uses for the drugs.
You can't beat actually seeing the doctor.
Those innocuous spots, lumps, rashes could be more serious than you think, and no intermediary or message on internet will compensate for an actual appointment.
K Sowerbutts
Southwood Drive
Baxenden
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