Home Visits
Please do not ask the Doctor to visit unless the patient is genuinely too ill to come to the surgery. Remember that the Doctor can see approximately four patients in surgery during the time it takes to do one home visit and it is at the Doctor’s discretion as to whether a home visit is necessary.
If the patient has a temperature or rash, coming to the surgery will not endanger others, but please inform the receptionist on arrival.
When you do require a home visit, please try to telephone before 10.00am on the same day, as this enables the Doctor to plan calls and save time. When you request a visit, the receptionist will ask for details of the patient’s name, address, age and telephone number and the reason for the visit. Please do not ask the Doctor to visit unless the patient is genuinely too ill to come to the surgery. Remember that the Doctor can see approximately four patients in surgery during the time it takes to do one home visit and it is at the Doctor’s discretion as to whether a home visit is necessary.