This all seems appalling & the last thing anyone involved in a road accident needs to be bothered with when they will have more important issues (eg pain!) on their minds.  My thought is that, if there is such a notice in the surgery, lie to the receptionist about why you wish to see the doctor!  I do see from the posts that, in many, perhaps most, situations, the cost may be payable by someone else or their insurance, I can still see problems where eg a pedestrian is responsible for being hit by a car, a car drives off (getting the reg no may not be a priority), a pedestrian and a bike collide (either being responsible).  Many people do not have house insurance (incredible but true, think about the situation after the 2007 floods), often the poorest so that couldn't cover it and fully comp car insurance is just unaffordable for most drivers under 25.

Barbara wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2009 at 9:29am:


That would be fraud and I would not suggest that route, infact I am surprised that you are suggesting it

Sherbert, I have never thought it was a receptionist's business to know why I wish to see a GP - consultations are supposed to be confidential!