{"id":1554,"date":"2018-10-01T17:29:29","date_gmt":"2018-10-01T16:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/?page_id=1554"},"modified":"2019-08-04T18:02:59","modified_gmt":"2019-08-04T17:02:59","slug":"help-with-your-gp-appointment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/appointmentstest-referrals\/appointments-with-the-doctors\/help-with-your-gp-appointment\/","title":{"rendered":"Help with your GP Appointment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Here are some tips to make the most of your appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One problem per visit – <\/strong>The Doctor may not be able to deal with lots of problems in one visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please make a separate appointment for each family member<\/strong> – A maximum of three appointments is permitted at any one time, including for yourself. If you require additional appointments for family members these must be arranged at another time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Talk about the most important thing first –<\/strong> It is best to talk about the most important problem first, even if it is the most embarrassing or worrying, Write everything down before hand if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Is this your first visit to the Practice?<\/strong>\u2013 Please bring a list of medication you are currently taking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don\u2019t understand, don\u2019t be afraid to ask again<\/strong> \u2013 The Doctor can explain what has been said or any words you did not understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ask a friend or family member to come with you\u00a0–<\/strong> only if you would like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure you know what happens next<\/strong> – You may be asked to book a follow up appointment, be referred to a Consultant or require to attend for further tests. \u00a0Make sure you know if you need to do anything and write it down if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are late<\/strong> – \u00a0you may not been seen. Please allow plenty of time when travelling to the Practice, and if driving for parking your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zero tolerance<\/strong> \u2013 Please be respectful to other patients and staff when attending the Practice. Disruptive or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note \u2013 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) please refer to the NHS guidance How to contact a Dentist<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"