Help with your GP Appointment

Here are some tips to make the most of your appointment.

Your telephone consultation appointment is for a 10 minute duration. Please remember that you may need to make a follow up appointment for additional problems.

Please make a separate appointment for each family member. If you require additional appointments for family members these must be arranged at another time.

Is this your first visit to the Practice?– When you register with the Practice you should hand in your most recent repeat prescription request from your previous Practice to ensure we have a record of your current medications.

If you don’t understand, don’t be afraid to ask again – When you understand what is going on with your health you can make better decisions about your treatment. The Doctor can explain what has been said or any words you did not understand.

You may be interested in looking at these resources to help you ask the questions that matter to you https://www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/its-ok-to-ask

Ask a friend or family member to come with you – only if you would like.

Make sure you know what happens next – You may be asked to book a follow up appointment, be referred to a Consultant or require to attend for further tests.  Make sure you know if you need to do anything and write it down if necessary.

If you cannot make your appointment please let us know as soon as possible in order that other patients can use that appointmnet

If you are late –  you may not be seen. Please allow plenty of time when travelling to the Practice, and if driving, for parking your car.

Zero tolerance – Please be respectful to other patients and staff when attending the Practice. Disruptive or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated.

Note – Patients should see their Dentist for problems with teeth or gums. If you are not registered with a Dentist and have a dental emergency (pain, swelling, trauma or bleeding).