{"id":1934,"date":"2019-02-08T16:22:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-08T16:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/?page_id=1934"},"modified":"2022-12-19T10:25:01","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T10:25:01","slug":"consultations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/appointmentstest-referrals\/consultations\/","title":{"rendered":"See a Doctor or Healthcare Professional"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who should I See?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please consider what the best options for your healthcare are, based on the urgency of your condition and nature of your ailment. General Practice work in conjunction with other Primary Care providers such as Opticians and Pharmacists, who can deliver advice and treatment within the Community, so make sure you get to see the right person, at the right time, in the right place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-background\"><strong>This may save you time in getting the help you need, and avoid arranging an unnecessary appointment with your Doctor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Have you tried self-care?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/self-help-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"man and woman looking at a computer.\" class=\"wp-image-1475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/self-help-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/self-help-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/self-help-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/self-help-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/self-help.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A range of common illnesses such as cold and flu and minor injuries can be treated at home simply by combining a well-stocked medicine cabinet with plenty of rest. Many patients attend with conditions that would get better with self-care.\u00a0Studies show that 25-40% of consultations with a GP are unnecessary so it would help if patients only booked an appointment with a GP if they really need to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe width=\"640\" height=\"360\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" frameborder=\"0\" mozallowfullscreen=\"mozallowfullscreen\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/151502564?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"webkitallowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/healthy-body\/your-medicine-cabinet\/\">Your medicine cabinet &#8211; What you should stock<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of the ailments best treated by yourself are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Upset stomach<\/li><li>Grazed knee<\/li><li>Common cold<\/li><li>Sore throat<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Colds &amp; Flu<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a wide variety of helpful Self Care information and resources available which could help you to treat your illness without the need for an appointment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/\">NHS A-Z of Symptoms<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/\">NHS&nbsp; Live Well<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Self-Referral Services &#8211; No need to see a GP or Nurse you can refer yourself!<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n\n\n<p>We have provided our patients with a list of services  that you can self-refer to without the need to see a GP or Nurse. You can normally self-refer by phone, attend a drop in clinic or by completing a self-referral form which you can send via email or post to the service of your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/appointmentstest-referrals\/referral-for-further-care\/request-a-referral\/\">Available self-referral services<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Get immediate help from your local Pharmacy<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit a Pharmacy for healthcare advice without an appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pharmacist-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Pharmacist at the counter.\" class=\"wp-image-1474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pharmacist-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pharmacist-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pharmacist-768x769.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pharmacist-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pharmacist.jpg 1216w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-nhs-white-background-color\">It is estimated that every year, 50 million visits to the GP are made for minor ailments such as coughs and colds, mild eczema, and athlete&#8217;s foot. By visiting your pharmacy instead, you could save yourself time and trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your local Pharmacist is able to help with minor cuts, sprains, aches and  pains, colds and flu, headaches, rashes, cystitis, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/contraception\/emergency-contraception\/\">emergency  contraceptive <\/a>(most Pharmacies now offer this service)<\/strong> and other common conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No appointment is necessary and your local Pharmacist is usually open late, is available at weekends and many public holidays. <strong>It will also save you making an appointment with your GP<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Over the Counter Medicines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please refer to NHS leaflet shown below regarding over the counter medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/1a-over-the-counter-leaflet-v1.pdf\">Prescribing of over the counter medicines is changing<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/1a-over-the-counter-leaflet-v1.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Medicine Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The New Medicine Service is available at Pharmacies to give you extra help and advice if you&#8217;re just starting on a new medicine for one of the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>asthma<\/li><li>chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)<\/li><li>type 2 diabetes<\/li><li>high blood pressure<\/li><li>people who have been given a new blood-thinning medicine<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> More about the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/nhs-services\/pharmacies\/new-medicine-service-nms\/\">New Medicine Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treat Yourself Better<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We support the campaign to encourage people to self-treat minor ailments such as colds and flu. The&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.treatyourselfbetter.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Treat Yourself Better Without Antibiotics&nbsp;website<\/a>&nbsp;is full of information to help people understand when how long they can expect their symptoms to last for, when they need to see a doctor and when they would be better off visiting their local pharmacist for advice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/service-search\/pharmacy\/find-a-pharmacy\">Find a Pharmacy near you<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Eye Problems?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/AdobeStock_93303474-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"Optician examining a patient\" class=\"wp-image-3152\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever your eye problem your first port of call should be an optometrist. An optometrist is the best person to assess urgent eye problems, check for eye disorders and treat eye conditions. They have the professional training and necessary equipment to assess most eye problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/Service-Search\/\">Find an Optician in your area<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If your optician is closed and you can\u2019t wait until it reopens call 111<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"background-color:#efefef\" class=\"has-background\"><strong>If you sustain an eye injury that requires immediate emergency treatment go to your nearest Accident and Emergency.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/healthy-body\/look-after-your-eyes\/\">Further Information about Eye Care<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Dental Emergency?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/dentist-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Dentist with his patient\" class=\"wp-image-1467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/dentist-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/dentist-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/dentist-768x769.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/dentist-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/dentist.jpg 1227w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For dental emergencies, call the dentist with whom you are registered. You should receive a recorded message advising you of the arrangements that have been made for emergency cover. If you have not registered with a dentist, please try to do so as soon as possible. Dentist&#8217;s can perform an appropriate assessment and advise&nbsp;on&nbsp;necessary intervention including use of any antibiotics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/common-health-questions\/dental-health\/how-can-i-access-an-nhs-dentist-in-an-emergency-or-out-of-hours\/#if-you-need-dental-treatment-in-an-emergency\">Further Help and Advice&nbsp;about emergency Dental Services<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you require emergency treatment, you should contact NHS 111<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"background-color:#efefef\" class=\"has-background\"><strong>Dental emergencies are: acute dental pain, facial or oral swelling, bleeding from the mouth or trauma.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Do you need Social Care &amp; Support?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n\n\n<p>If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this website explains your options and where you can get support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/social-care-and-support-guide\/\">Further Information about Social Care and support<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Need to speak with someone when the surgery is closed?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call 111<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Call 111 when we are closed to speak to an NHS professional on any urgent health or medical issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calls are free from landlines and mobiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Urgent Care Centre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Urgent treatment centres are a facility you can go to if you need urgent medical attention, but it\u2019s not a life-threatening situation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the moment, the NHS offers a mix of walk-in centres, urgent care centres, minor injury units and urgent treatment centres, all with different levels of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/Service-Search\/Urgent%20Care\/LocationSearch\/0\">Find your nearest urgent care centre<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have an emergency please call 999<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Medical emergencies can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>loss of consciousness<\/li><li>an acute confused state<\/li><li>fits that aren&#8217;t stopping<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/chest-pain\/\">chest pain<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/shortness-of-breath\/\">breathing difficulties<\/a><\/li><li>severe bleeding that can&#8217;t be stopped<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/anaphylaxis\/\">severe allergic reactions<\/a><\/li><li>severe&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/burns-and-scalds\/\">burns or scalds<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mental Health Crisis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should call 999 or go to A&amp;E if you, or someone you know, experiences a life-threatening medical or mental health emergency. These are cases where there is immediate danger to life or physical injury. A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a medical emergency. If you feel like you may be close to acting on suicidal thoughts or have seriously harmed yourself, you should call 999 or go to A&amp;E directly if you need immediate help and are worried about your safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"background-color:#efefef\" class=\"has-background\"><strong>It\u2019s important to use A&amp;E only for serious injuries and major emergencies.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Get immediate help for minor injuries<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/minor-injuries-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor dressing patients hand\" class=\"wp-image-1471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/minor-injuries-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/minor-injuries-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/minor-injuries-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/minor-injuries-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/minor-injuries-1320x1319.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/minor-injuries.jpg 1364w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use your local minor injuries unit if you need medical treatment or advice  which does not need a visit to A&amp;E or a medical appointment.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some examples of problems they deal with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>sprains and strains<\/li><li>suspected broken limbs<\/li><li>minor head injuries<\/li><li>cuts and grazes<\/li><li>bites and stings<\/li><li>minor scalds and burns<\/li><li>ear and throat infections<\/li><li>skin infections and rashes<\/li><li>eye problems<\/li><li>coughs and colds<\/li><li>feverish illness in adults<\/li><li>feverish illness in children<\/li><li>abdominal pain<\/li><li>vomiting and diarrhoea<\/li><li>emergency contraception<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/service-search\/Minor-injuries-unit\/LocationSearch\/551\">Find your nearest minor injuries unit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Arrange an appointment with one of our Nursing team<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_39976124-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"British nurse taking senior man's blood pressure\" class=\"wp-image-6648\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Nurses are usually able to assess the situation and in some  cases will organise initial blood tests and other investigations prior to arranging a follow up appointment with your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>See a Nurse about:<\/strong> blood  pressure checks, back pain, chest infection,cough and cold, rash, sore  throat, urine infection, cervical smears, dressings, family planning  advice, contraceptives, minor injuries and ailments, immunisations,  diabetes management, asthma care, COPD (heart) care, smoking cessation, free health checks for 40-70 year olds, travel advice,removal of  stitches and clips etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/appointmentstest-referrals\/appointments-with-the-doctors\/book-an-appointment\/\">How to book an appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Need medical advice or treatment from one of our doctors?<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/gp-surgery-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor and little girl\" class=\"wp-image-1469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/gp-surgery-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/gp-surgery-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/gp-surgery-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/gp-surgery-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/gp-surgery-1320x1320.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/gp-surgery.jpg 1384w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Some patients, often those with complex and long-standing medical problems, may need an appointment with a doctor.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishopswalthamsurgery.nhs.uk\/appointmentstest-referrals\/appointments-with-the-doctors\/book-an-appointment\/\">How to book an appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who should I See? Please consider what the best options for your healthcare are, based on the urgency of your condition and nature of your ailment. 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