updating gp on condition

Crazydiamond wrote:

The only thing I would add is to inform the GP not to reveal the source of the information, because if the GP writes to the DWP and says "Mr/Mrs X tells me....." or " Mr/Mrs X tells me in a letter that...." the ESA/DLA decision maker could very well draw negative inferences and disregard the evidence, on the grounds that it was not the doctor's own professional opinion, but the fact the patient had "put words into his/her mouth."

If the case ever proceeded to an appeal tribunal, they would certainly want to see a copy of any evidence in a letter or otherwise passed to their doctor/consultant by the appellant, and may adjourn the hearing for sight of the evidence before making a decision on the appeal.

a good point I always tell my gp the reason for giving him the infomation is that to give all the information would need an hours appt

with regards the source of info lots in your medical reports will be what you have said when seeing your dr

the main point to watch for is what you tell him ties in with what he would expect to find in someone with such a problem