Blythe
Practice
is a
training practice involved in both under graduate and post graduate teaching. As
such it is possible for the practice doctors to have working with them a
Registrar (fully qualified doctor ) gaining experience in general practice
and/or a final year medical student ( Birmingham University )
Emergencies.
Please refer to the
information on the News page.
Normal Surgery Opening
Times.
The
practice operates an appointment system. If you need to be seen the same day
please make this clear to
the receptionist. Short emergency appointments are
available but these may not be with your usual doctor.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 08.30 to
18.00
(closed
12.30 to 13.30)
Wednesday
08.30 to
12.30
Saturday See notice on PPG News Page
Home
Visits. Due
to new regulations house calls are generally now only given to the terminally
ill and infirm.
The doctor may suggest hospital admission or a prescription may
be left but if it would be reasonable for the patient
to be brought to the
surgery without undue suffering or dangerous deterioration in the patients
condition an
an appointment will be offered.
Repeat
Prescriptions. All
prescriptions are computer printed. Patients on regular medication will be
issued
with a printed repeat request form. Please mark the items requested and hand
the form into the surgery at
least 48 hours before they are needed. Requests for prescriptions will not be taken over the telephone..
Wheelchair
Access. All
surgery facilities are available on the ground floor and the front door has a
wheelchair ramp. There is a disabled toilet on the ground floor.
New
Patients. All
new patients will be offered a new patient consultation. These appointments help
the
patient understand the practice; blood pressure, height and weight will be
checked at these appointments.
Clinics. The
practice has special clinics for Asthma, Diabetes and Cervical Smears. These are
run by
the practice nurse who is also available for contraception counselling,
weight surveillance, anti-smoking, blood
pressure and
"well person" checks.
For further details please contact reception staff.
Expedition
Medical Services.
Doctors
are available to provide medical support for special events in the UK and
abroad. If you require this service please speak to the Practice Manager
Patient
Participation. Your
suggestions on how we can improve our services are always welcome. Please speak
to a member of staff or use the suggestion box in the waiting room.
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