The Medical Centre |
The Doctors
We are a training practice. Registrars are qualified doctors who have to do three years' extra training to become a general practitioner. Two years are spent in hospital and the third year in a practice. Registrars have full responsibility and will be placed on the rota; they work closely with one of the other doctors. Students Students are not qualified doctors. They work with the practice as part of their training to become doctors. If you do not wish a student to be present during your consultation you are at liberty to refuse. The Primary Health Care TeamPractice ManagerThe practice manager, Mrs Patsy Campbell, plans future developments and has overall responsibility for the administration of the practice. Team Leader The senior team leader, Danielle Dove, supports the administrator in ensuring the smooth running of the practice and deals with minor queries. Receptionists The receptionists are there to help you. They will make appointments for you to see the doctors and nurses and answer general - not medical - queries. Please help them by being co-operative. Practice Nurses The practice nurses provide general nursing care, dressings, ear syringing, removal of sutures and treatment of minor cuts and sprains. They also run various clinics promoting prevention of ill health and perform routine blood tests, immunisations, cervical smears and family planning. District Nurses There is a district nursing team attached to the practice who are primarily available to give nursing care to patients in their homes at the request of the doctors. Community Midwives The midwives assist with the antenatal clinic on Wednesdays and will visit you after you have had your baby. Health Visitors Health visitors are highly trained nurses who give care and advice to families and their younger children under five. |
