You can book appointments with either a practice nurse or a doctor/nurse practitioner. This is a guide to who you should see.
Service | Practice Nurse | Doctor/Nurse Practitioner |
Contraceptive pill (except Dianette) | Yes | No |
Advice on contraception | Yes | No |
Emergency contraception | Yes | No |
Dianette contraception | No | Yes (GP only) |
Problems with your contraception | Yes | No |
Urinary Tract Infections | No | Yes |
Ear syringing | Yes | No |
Mood disturbance | No | Yes |
Diabetes review (routine/yearly) | Yes | No |
Asthma review (yearly/annual) | Yes | No |
Chronic disease which is changing/worsening | No | Yes |
Wound dressing/suture removal | Yes | No |
New symptoms without clear cause | No | Yes |
Cervical smears | Yes | No |
Travel medicine and vaccines | Yes | No |
Acne | No | Yes |
This is a guide, not an exhaustive list. The reception staff can often direct you to the correct person but please do not feel compelled to discuss the medical issue with them.