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Trust Me, I'm a Doctor - GCA

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Susanne_M_UK
Susanne_M_UK

One to watch for those of us with GCA.

BBC2 this Wednesday, 15 February at 8pm. GCA is one of the topics they will be discussing.

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  • Devonmichael
    Devonmichael Susanne_M_UK

    Posted

    Yes this was trailed by PMRGCAuk.co.uk in their newsletter as follows:

    TRUST ME, I'M A DOCTOR

    Trust Me, I’m A Doctor, the BBC’s flagship health programme, is planning a major item on Giant Cell Arteritis, the needless sight loss caused by poor diagnosis and treatment, and the benefits of a fast track system for patients. BBC producers attended our AGM and Members’ Day last June and carried out some filming. The programme is currently scheduled to be broadcast on Wednesday 15th February - keep an eye on our website for any changes.

    With best wishes from all at PMRGCAuk

  • Anhaga
    Anhaga Susanne_M_UK

    Posted

    Will you be able to watch it in the US?  In Canada I can't view programs on US or UK networks.  The US thing is particularly irritating as we get the networks on cable, and I don't see why I shouldn't have the ability to view the same programs on my computer at a later time.  I'm too cheap to pay for DVR capability! frown

  • MrsO-UK_Surrey
    MrsO-UK_Surrey Susanne_M_UK

    Posted

    Yes, should be well worth watching.  I attended PMRGCAuk's AGM last summer where filming took place for the purpose of featuring GCA in one of the BBC's programmes and its risk of loss of eyesight due to lack of diagnosis, and the benefits of a fast track system for patients.  Well done BBC for highlighting our cause.  

    • linda17563
      linda17563 MrsO-UK_Surrey

      Posted

      I watched the programme, very good. Had the scan for GCA 2 weeks ago. (ok) What  surprised me though was telling viewers  to go to your doctor if you suspect GCA.....don`t think that would be quick enough!  A&E more like.....

    • MrsO-UK_Surrey
      MrsO-UK_Surrey linda17563

      Posted

      A&E would be first choice for me too, Linda, after my own experience in battling to get a diagnosis from GPs for my horrid symptoms some years ago.  Mind you, having said that I hope GCA never rears its ugly head a second time, once was enough!

      I have heard through the grapevine that the doctor featured in the programme on Tuesday evening is to produce an article for the Daily Mail at some time in the future.  That's as much as I know at present. 

  • tory38006
    tory38006 Susanne_M_UK

    Posted

    I would love to watch this by computer here in the U.S.What would the

    time difference be and what website would you go to? Thanks for any

    info

    • Susanne_M_UK
      Susanne_M_UK tory38006

      Posted

      That depends on where in the US you are.

      EST 5 hours behind UK

      CST 6 hours behind UK

      PST 8 hours behind UK

    • Anhaga
      Anhaga tory38006

      Posted

      Just google bbc and trust me I'm a doctor.  I tried to view an earlier episode, but no luck.  I shall have to ask my tech savvy son to set my computer up so that foreign websites cannot tell where I am!

    • tory38006
      tory38006 Susanne_M_UK

      Posted

      Thanks Susanne,I am in the middle of time zones central standard.

      So I am taking it to be 2pm for me on Wed

    • tory38006
      tory38006 Anhaga

      Posted

      lol oooh a mystery lady ha ha.Thanks Anhaga for the tip.Hope you

      get to watch

    • Anhaga
      Anhaga tory38006

      Posted

      The shows are available on the website for some time after the initial broadcast, so I should be able to, if I get around to the proxy ISP thingy.  Not entirely sure I want to as there are probably some apps which are only useful if my location is known.  I don't know how selectively one can conceal one's location.

    • tory38006
      tory38006 Anhaga

      Posted

      That's a good thought.It's amazing how many things you have to

      dodge just to enjoy watching something online.Whatever happened

      to simple lol

    • Anhaga
      Anhaga tory38006

      Posted

      I suppose there's a chance that many tv shows will eventually show up on YouTube.  For example I've seen some of my favourite Nature of Things documentaries are now available on YouTube, not just the CBC website.

    • tory38006
      tory38006 Anhaga

      Posted

      That's a thought.Youtube is becoming more tv like.I'll have to

      keep that in mind.We watch alot of PBS shows/documentaries

       

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