The doctors responsibilities
- You will be treated as an individual, in a courteous manner, and will be respected at all times.
- You have the right to be confidentiality in respect of your health needs.
- Respect for religious and cultural beliefs will be honoured.
- You have the right to request a chaperone to be present during an examination. If you would like one please ask the doctor or nurse.
- You have a right to information about your own health – illness and treatment, possible side effects, prevention or recurring illness etc.
- We will offer medical advice and information for promotion of good health.
- You have the right to see your own medical records subject to the limitations of the law.
- On registering as a new patient, you will be offered a health check with the nurse.
- If your doctor believes you need a second opinion, then they will arrange this.
- You will be given a time to see a doctor in accordance with the system used in this practice. If there is a substantial delay for any reason, you will be given an explanation.
- Routine referral letters for hospital appointments will normally be dispatched within 3-5 working days of the referral being agreed with the doctor.
- Urgent referrals for hospital appointments may be emailed, telephoned or handwritten for a patient to take to hospital.
Your responsibilities as a patient
- We ask that you treat all practice staff and fellow patients with courtesy and respect.
- Please arrive on time for your appointment, which is for one person only.
- If you need an appointment for another member of the family please inform reception.
- You are responsible for your own health and that of your children.
- Please take the advice given to you at the practice.
- Let us know immediately if you change your address or name and remember to give your phone number and postcode.
- Please attend Accident & Emergency when it is truly an emergency. Your GP centre has most of the facilities and will provide better care for non emergency situations.
- Please read the practice booklet (PDF) to get the best out of the services available.
- You can discuss any medical matter with the doctor, including asking for a second opinion.
- Where an appointment or acknowledgement of a routine referral for a hospital appointment is not received within three weeks, contact the hospital concerned.
