EDITED: Doctors in Normandy (61 or further)

[Porridge]

We found that doctors were prepared to write prescriptions if the medication was necessary on a repeat prescription.

Once face-to-face, it was possible to broach the subject of MT.

Finding a MT (GP) and dentist

Having successfully managed to get on the list of a MT and a dentist, I thought it would be helpful for those still negotiating the system to hear about our experience. With both, it seemed to be the case that there was no question of getting our names on the list in the sense we expected: that is, ask to be added and that being done. However We both have continuing problems prescriptions. We found the surgery was prepared to prescribe, and the doctor ended the consultation with, « When I see you again in 6 months … ». Now I had not realised that we needed to name a MT for the application to CPAM. Madame, at her first appointment, asked about this and the doctor was quite happy to allow us to call him out MT. Likewise the dentist. We made appointments for checkups and the dentist was happy for us to be put on her list. My analysis is that the MT/dentist wants to see you first, to check s/he is happy to have you on the list. I hope that’s helpful.