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The Doctors are happy
to visit people at home if they are
housebound or genuinely too unwell
to come to the surgery.
Home Visits are, however, very time
consuming and reduce the number of
appointments we are able to offer -
doctors could see 4 or 5 people at
the surgery in the time taken for
just one visit. At home we do not
have access to full records and
equipment so care is generally
better delivered in the surgery.
As a rule, we ask that people come
to the surgery whenever possible
even if it means asking a relative
or friend to bring you or getting a
taxi. Children should always be
brought to the surgery rather than
be seen at home.
We are only obliged to visit at home
on the grounds of clinical need and
not because of difficulties with
transport.
If you think you may need a home
visit, please call the surgery
before 11.00am in the morning.
Visits are usually done over
lunchtime and requests coming in
later in the day are highly
disruptive to afternoon surgeries,
causing inconvenience to other
patients. Afternoon visits are
therefore reserved for medical
emergencies only.
The doctor may call you before
coming out to visit to see if there
is another way to help you with your
problem.
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