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GP won't provide medical certificate (Paris Marathon)
RicB
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Hi..
I downloaded the medical certificate from the Paris website and forwarded to GP... reception said there would be a £25 charge which I said 'no problem' to... then I get a message that the Doctor won't do it - its not a service they provide...
So any recommendations on where I go next? I've found some online services that provide a basic health certificate but I need to make sure it includes the 'no contraindication for participating in competitive running' line too...
Any pointers appreciated. Or any doctors appreciated.
Thanks!
I downloaded the medical certificate from the Paris website and forwarded to GP... reception said there would be a £25 charge which I said 'no problem' to... then I get a message that the Doctor won't do it - its not a service they provide...
So any recommendations on where I go next? I've found some online services that provide a basic health certificate but I need to make sure it includes the 'no contraindication for participating in competitive running' line too...
Any pointers appreciated. Or any doctors appreciated.
Thanks!
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I know runners use the online services when their GP surgeries say they no longer provide certificates. If you don't have any doctor friends to help out I guess online is the best option. Or if you happen to be travelling to France I believe it's very easy and cheap to get a certificate issued there as the French are used to needing certificates to take part in events.
It's a real nuisance and puts me off wanting to race in France.