Question: If I'm shielding, should I still make my doctor's apppointments?

Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Guidance on shielding and protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19
section_headers: Hospital and GP appointments if you’re shielding
section_content: Everyone should access medical assistance online or by phone wherever
possible.
However, if you have a scheduled hospital or other medical appointment during
this period, talk to your GP or specialist to ensure you continue to receive
the care you need and determine which of these appointments are absolutely
essential.
Your hospital may need to cancel or postpone some clinics and appointments.
You should contact your hospital or clinic to confirm appointments.
*[GP]: general practitioner (family doctor)

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer does not relate to shielding and only relates to making doctor's appointments during the outbreak.
This gives a direct answer to the question. It specifically talks about seeing doctors and alternatives to see doctors.

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Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance COVID-19: guidance for young people on shielding and protecting people most likely to become unwell if they catch coronavirus
section_headers: Looking after your wellbeing whilst shielding
section_content: Make sure you look after your wellbeing for as long as you are advised to
shield by doing things such as:

spending time doing indoor activities that you enjoy
looking for ideas of exercises you can do at home. You can find free, easy 10 minute workouts to try at home from Public Health England or on the NHS website
trying to eat healthy meals and drink enough water
growing plants indoors or outdoors, if you have space
spending time in the garden or other private outdoor space (if you have that) to get some sunlight, keeping at least 2 metres away from your neighbours if you are sitting on your doorstep
try spending time with the windows open to let in the fresh air, arranging space to sit and see a nice view (if possible) and get some natural sunlight
staying in contact with friends and family by text, phone or video call
limiting your time reading the news or being on social media as this can make you feel more worried or anxious

Your mental wellbeing is an important part of adjusting to
shielding. It might make you feel worried or anxious if you
are more likely to become very unwell from coronavirus (COVID-19). It can be
stressful to be away from your friends, change your normal routine and become
less active. You may find shielding and social distancing boring or
frustrating.
There are links to support you at this time especially for young people at
Rise Above and Young
Minds.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer relates to shielding but does not relate to making doctor's appointments.
This is talking about the well being of a person and does not answer the question if a person should still go see their doctor.

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Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Guidance on shielding and protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19
section_headers: If you do not want to be shielded
section_content: Shielding is for your personal protection. It’s your choice to decide whether
to follow the measures we advise.
For example, if you have a terminal illness, or have been given a prognosis of
less than 6 months to live, or have some other special circumstances, you may
decide not to undertake shielding.
This will be a deeply personal decision but we advise calling your GP or
specialist to discuss this.
*[GP]: general practitioner (family doctor)

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer does mention GP but in the context of if you have not much long to live that you can ignore the precautions.
This answer relates to shielding and contacting your GP/doctor, but does not relate to making appointments with your doctor.

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