[Twosugars]

Afaik all foreign doctors have their qualifications verified and their English tested before they're allowed to practice in this country.
Idg where all these negative experiences come from. I've never come across a foreign health professional with problematic English

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Twosugars

Afaik all foreign doctors have their qualifications verified and their English tested before they're allowed to practice in this country.
Idg where all these negative experiences come from. I've never come across a foreign health professional with problematic English

Well lucky,you,Ive often come away from hospital without a clue what has been related to me. it doesn't bother me I just find it a bit embarrassing having to keep saying pardon so most times I just give up as I would never ask to see someone else.

[hijaxers]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

Well lucky,you,Ive often come away from hospital without a clue what has been related to me. it doesn't bother me I just find it a bit embarrassing having to keep saying pardon so most times I just give up as I would never ask to see someone else.

Same ~ i rarely understand what my eye doctor is saying as he has a strong accent and talks very fast and i feel its rude to keep saying pardon, but i like him lots so i just get my special prescripton and see him next time
I don't care at all what nationality anyone is as long as can do their job and would not dream of asking for a white person .

[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by Twosugars

Afaik all foreign doctors have their qualifications verified and their English tested before they're allowed to practice in this country.
Idg where all these negative experiences come from. I've never come across a foreign health professional with problematic English

I rarely see.my GP but she is heavily accented, I was trying to make the point that she is white and still difficult to understand but I trust her judgement and have no issues with the care she gives.

[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

Well lucky,you,Ive often come away from hospital without a clue what has been related to me. it doesn't bother me I just find it a bit embarrassing having to keep saying pardon so most times I just give up as I would never ask to see someone else.

You have the right to understand so I'd ask until I understand.

Originally Posted by AnnieK

I rarely see.my GP but she is heavily accented, I was trying to make the point that she is white and still difficult to understand but I trust her judgement and have no issues with the care she gives.

Wasn't having a go, sorry if it came across that way