Has anyone had trouble getting their GP to sign one of these? Mine has just said that she won't do them anymore and that I'd have to go to a private GP for one.
Surely some NHS GPs will do this??
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Has anyone had trouble getting their GP to sign one of these? Mine has just said that she won't do them anymore and that I'd have to go to a private GP for one.
Surely some NHS GPs will do this??
yes they do but they charge. fortunately my GP gave me discounted terms but the full price was £100 as they have to do a medical and book you in for a double appointment. i can see it from their point of view despite the pain of the cost. Its time which isn't related to helping people overcome illness and should therefore be charged for on a private basis. the real issue is the race organisers insisting on this, or rather their insurers.Quote:
Originally Posted by alicia_h
My NHS GP charged in the region of £20 about 2 years ago for a medical certificate, for a race in Chamonix. I believe having your England Athletics card is sufficient to satisfy entry for continental races. Though i can't be certain for the UTMB. Might be worth checking this first.
no you need the certificate for the UTMB. the trouble with the UTMB document that the GP has to sign is that it stipulates that the GP has examined you, so they have to do a medical exam which is what costs the money.
Fair enough. Apologies for teaching to suck eggs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Full Moon Addict
It's the French way. Medical matters take top priority - getting forms signed, having sick time off work, professional/self treatment. You only have to look at the number of pharmacies over there. There's a flashing green cross on every street corner. A doctor's certificate is needed to breathe, near enough. Medical form signing must be big industry. It's a form-pusher's heaven.
Does anyone know if there is any way of knowing if they have received the doctor's consent? I sent mine off many weeks ago but have no idea if it arrived.
Some charge, some don't. It depends on your GP.Quote:
Originally Posted by Full Moon Addict
Lots of unfortunate stereotypes in here as well, but medical form-signing is not "big industry". I get my annual certificate for running races here when I go in for something else. The doctor doesn't charge you for the medical certificate as well. It costs €22 for a consultation, €15 of which is refunded by the state and the other €7 you get back if you have private medical insurance.Quote:
Originally Posted by BritNick
Rather than pay £100 to a British GP, it would probably be cheaper to jump on an Easyjet flight to Paris, get an appointment with a GP of your own choice and get the certificate. In fact with E111 or whatever it's now called, if you can think up some ailment that you'd need something prescribing for while you're there, you'd probably have nothing to pay.
I wrote my own last year for a race in Italy. Signed it Dr Findlay.
I like that. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by CribGoch
Hmm. I happen to be going to France next Friday! What sort of doctor would I be looking for to do this? What's the word for the annual certificate? Will the doctor also sign off on my CCC form in that case?Quote:
Originally Posted by Feet in the Cowclaps
I'll PM you
Want to do mine?? I promise my family won't sue you if I drop dead from the race...Quote:
Originally Posted by CribGoch
Just looked at the cost of changing my trip home from France to allow time for a doctor visit--30 euros, not bad.
But I am also going to the US the week after that, so out of interest I got a quote there as well--surprisingly, it's only going to be less than $70 ($70 was the official rate but the clinic said that if I explained on the day that I didn't have insurance then they could reduce it).
So with the cost of changing the trip home from France plus the doctor's visit, I guess the US works out a bit cheaper! I guess I'll go with that unless I can persuade a friendly GP in the UK to give me a cheap visit...
or if you have any doctor friends who would sign it for you
I'm sure Dr Findlay would.
I'm thinking this is the way forward if I can think of any...Quote:
Originally Posted by saz
I think I'll sign my own, seems a pain and an expense, ours charged £25 or so last time but gave me a lecture on drinking too much and weighing too much. I'm also a Dr so it's hardly a lie to say I deem my self in good health according to my qualifications (in lobster health....). Do they stipulate medical Dr? :-)
I'm also a non-medical Dr and thought about that but the form asks for a stamp or professional number--I suppose a string of made-up numbers maybe??Quote:
Originally Posted by IainR
This will be my third entry in the UTMB, each time my doctor has signed for free, Im anemic so the Doctor always prefers for me to have a recent blood count. You can tell if your medical certificate has been received by checking your profile on the website, Click on the event, then click on to consult registrations, Put in your surname.click on the magnifying glass then enter the number they sent you after you enrolled plus your dob then your details should come up and it will say if medical certificate received.
Good luck
My GP also signed for free, I think he was pleased to see someone who wasn't ill!
Are you running again this year?
Need to get my med form sorted this week.
Anyway heard you had a good dayout last week with our club scouser..
Cheers
Iain