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A doctor speaks… Proposals to turn our highly valued general practices into healthcare hypermarkets would mean a poorer quality of service, particularly for those in most need, says Dr Kailash Chand. This article written by a normal GP is well worth a read. Read article » A message from the British Medical Association bma.org.uk Newsletter January 2008 British Medical Association, BMA House, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9JP © British Medical Association, 2008 Your general practice and the family doctor service in general is under threat. The government is taking steps which doctors believe will harm patient services. It is encouraging commercial companies to set up and provide GP services, but many family doctors are concerned that if this happens, company profits will come before your needs. The services you get from your local doctor’spractice are some of the best in the world. Many other countries are looking to copy our local health services because they set high standards and are good value for money.Doctors are always trying to improve patient care. Every year a nationwide survey tells doctors how you feel about the work they do and helps them to plan and improve the care they can offer. The great majority of people value their local doctor’s practice and the role it plays in their local community, and most are very happy with the services that they receive. High quality care: – Providing you with the best care possible is your doctor’s priority. In the last few years all GPs have been working especially hard to achieve new standards of care for a wide range of illnesses. It means your care keeps improving and that long-term health conditions like asthma and diabetes are better controlled and treated. GPs have provided better care than the government ever expected them to do. If you live outside of the parish of Perranzabuloe, read on! This is to let you know that you can now get your medication dispensed directly from the surgery. What does this mean? Basically, that instead of your prescription going to a chemist, it can be kept in the surgery and your medication dispensed from the surgery itself. We believe that this is an exciting development for the surgery that will have positive benefits for patients and the community as a whole. Continue reading Getting your medication from Perranporth Surgery |
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