How to find out if HCP is a doctor or nurse etc?

At the ESA assessment does the HCP/ADA routinely tell you whether they are a doctor, nurse etc.? Also, will the receptionist tell you this info. if you ask when you register with them on entering the examination centre?

Hi, the chances are the receptionist will not tell you. However, the HCP will be wearing a name badge which will include their profession.

Best wishes,
Rachel

asdman wrote:

At the ESA assessment does the HCP/ADA routinely tell you whether they are a doctor, nurse etc.? Also, will the receptionist tell you this info. if you ask when you register with them on entering the examination centre?

Hi,

Adsman, my daughter will be with me, and intends to ask the HCP what type of HCP they are, DR, Nurse etc, and what field they have experience in.

The term HCP does make me laugh, as ATOS quite openly say that the "Health Care Professional" is not there in a "Caring" capacity.

It's a wonder they haven't been challenged under "The Trades Description Act".

cheers

bro58

asdman wrote:

At the ESA assessment does the HCP/ADA routinely tell you whether they are a doctor, nurse etc.? Also, will the receptionist tell you this info?

My HCP introduced herself by name once we got into the interview room and added "I'm a nurse". I would expect it's standard procedure to do this, not to mention common courtesy.

You can always ask the receptionist if they can tell you who you will be seeing, but it's possible they may not know until you get called.

I have mental health problems. I asked if she was a psychiatrist and she said she was a nurse. I asked if she specialised in mental health. She said "I specialise in everything, i'm a general nurse"!!!! On my report she wrote that I was curt especially at the beginning when i "wanted to know if I was a trained psychiatric nurse who understood mental health issues."!!!

mumsgirl wrote:

I have mental health problems. I asked if she was a psychiatrist and she said she was a nurse. I asked if she specialised in mental health. She said "I specialise in everything, i'm a general nurse"!!!! On my report she wrote that I was curt especially at the beginning when i "wanted to know if I was a trained psychiatric nurse who understood mental health issues."!!!

Hi MG,

Sounds like you had a "right one", if it was a general nurse, how can they specialise in everything?.

Just like your G.P., (General Practitioner) refers you to a "specialist consultant", because they only have a general medical knowledge.

Some G.P.'s do pay particular interest to certain conditions, but I do not think that means they are a "specialist".

Some of these HCP's are so full of "IT".

cheers

bro58