Nobody likes getting their blood taken. Urgh. It's more than enough to ruin your day. Plus, if…read moreyou're getting blood taken, you're usually feeling pretty crappy already, so blood tests can just add insult to injury. The lovely people at Douglass Pathology in Turramurra seem to sense that. They know you're nervy and their sunny personas do well to quell it. But more importantly, they're bloody good at their job (terribly lame pun intended). Wielding butterfly needles and deft hands, blood is taken in a pinch (another awful pun intended). Just be warned, this branch closes at 3:30pm, so you'll want to head there early in the day. And let's face it, it's better to just get it over and done with, right?

Normally getting blood taken isn't a particularly enjoyable experience, but I'm happy to say that…read morethe staff here are so friendly, I'd even begin to consider blood tests as a good thing!

I have always been so pleased with the services provided in Glebe. I don't have to leave my small…read moreneighborhood even for blood tests. This pathology center is tucked right behind my GP office in a beautifully restored heritage building. Dr Lui is always very courteous and helpful with explaining expenses. I've been several times and the wait is always shorter than expected. Should you have the misfortune of being poked and prodded with needles this place is the best location to be taken care of.

Hilarious (in retrospect) incident occurred at the pathologists in Avalon yesterday. A man came…read morein, while the staff were coming in and out, took a number from the counter and sat down to wait. When his number was called they immediately upbraided him: "so you're number 14! Why did you leave!" The man said "what are you talking about? I've been here the whole time". But they wouldn't let it go, and wouldn't accept that he hadn't left and then returned and that this had messed up their system. It was very strange, and completely unnecessary. There was only one other person waiting, and yet these women went on and on, refusing to accept this poor man's entirely truthful account. Very peculiar, like something out of Monty Python.

I had Linda Morton as my GP in the 80s at a time when I was really struggling emotionally and…read morementally. To any trained clinician my presentation would have been clear. But she never asked questions relating to my lifestyle and presentation, in fact I felt she was quite judgemental and disapproving, which was not at all helpful. Could have saved me a lot of pain and help to avoid placing myself in dangerous situations had she taken the time to delve a little and ask a few questions. I never forgot this, it had such a huge impact on my life, not having anyone who cared enough to take an interest and have a chat.

New to Sydney and needing to get my 6 month old daughter immunized I wanted a doctor with a good…read morereputation. There are of course free clinics to get your child immunized but I like the personal approach rather than the production line 'next!' style of some clinics. I did quick search on Google for GP's in my area and came across plenty of reviews on Dr Linda Morton highlighting her supportive and family oriented approach. Taking your baby to get a needle jabbed in her arm isn't the pleasant of experience as any new mum will confirm. The doctor was gentle and quick which I appreciated but wasn't as warm and welcoming as I'd have liked given it was my first visit. I felt a bit rushed and walked out not feeling compelled to go back. My community nurse recommended another doctor in the area. Dr Morton is good for those who like the old home style feel rather than a clinical polished surgery.