Garthdee Medical Group

read moreThe more you know about your pregnancy and your options, the more you are likely to feel in control. The information given here is based on The Pregnancy Book, which your midwife should give you at your first appointment. Here's a checklist of the vaccines that are routinely offered to everyone in the UK for free on the NHS, and the age at which you should ideally have them. Having an ill child can be a very scary experience for parents. If you understand more about the illness it can help you to feel more in control.

read moreIf you require long term medication you must be established on it before the GP will authorise a repeat prescription through reception. Please use the right hand sheet of your previous prescription to read out or tick the items you require and allow 48 hours (2 surgery working days) processing time for the prescription to be ready. If you would like your prescription posted back to you please allow 72 hours (3 surgery working days) and provide us with a stamped addressed envelope for this purpose.

read moreAll GP practices are contracted to provide 'essential services', that is, basic treatment of ill people. We also provide the following 'additional services' that are detailed below. Our practice nurse provides this service; appointments can be made for this by calling the main surgery number. The cervical smear test is a screening test which checks to see if the cells that make up the surface of the neck of your womb (cervix) are normal. It aims to identify any abnormalities, which can be simply and effectively treated.

read moreWe now offer an online service for our patients so you can book routine GP appointments and order your repeat medication at your convenience. Please complete the form, print it off and return it to the practice in person. You will also need to bring proof of your ID, for example photo ID or your passport. Once we have accepted your registration request we will email you the information you require to complete the registration process online and create your patient account.

read moreAt all times you will be treated with courtesy, respect, and confidentiality. We shall explain all the treatments advised and if you did not understand, please ask. We can usually offer an appointment within 2 working days, but if you wish to see a specific doctor you may have to wait a little longer. Genuine emergencies will of course always be seen that day. The receptionist may ask you some brief details of the problem in order that she can pass the information onto the doctor so that urgency can be assessed.

read moreWith patients' needs at the heart of everything we do, our website has been designed to make it easy for you to gain instant access to the information you need. Of course we're not just here for when you are unwell. Our team of healthcare professionals and back-up staff offer a number of clinics and services to promote good health and wellbeing whatever your medical condition. We hope you enjoy having a look around the site and familiarising yourself with some of the online features such as ordering a repeat prescription.

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