Introduction Your GP/nurse has asked you to provide a MSU sample for testing at the surgery. Please use a sterile container to collect your urine sample. These can be bought from local chemist. These instructions tell you how to take a MSU sample. What is a mid-stream urine sample? A MSU sample is the middle portion […]
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An X-ray is a widely used diagnostic test to examine the inside of the body. X-rays are a very effective way of detecting problems with bones, such as fractures. They can also often identify problems with soft tissue, such as pneumonia or breast cancer. If you have a X-ray, you will be asked to lie
A blood test is when a sample of blood is taken for testing in a laboratory. Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test. For example, a blood test can be used to: assess your general state of health confirm the presence of a
Blood Tests X-rays MSU (Mid Stream Urine) Sample When you attend for a test of any kind you will be told how long you should expect to wait for the results. Please bear this in mind and call the surgery after 9:30 once sufficient time has elapsed. In the case of abnormal results you will
Patients are encouraged to ask for a chaperone, if required, at the time of booking their appointment wherever possible. All staff are aware of, and have received appropriate information in relation to the surgery chaperone policy. All formal chaperones understand their roles and responsibilities and are competent to perform that role All formal chaperones understand
Sickness Certificates You do not require a doctor’s sickness certificate for any illness lasting seven days or less. Your employer may however require you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is available from your employer or on the HMRC website. SC2 Form Evidence that you are sick If you are sick for more than
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Whilst we encourage our patients to come to the surgery, where we have the proper equipment and facilities available, we do appreciate this is not always possible. In this respect, if you do need a home visit, you can help us by calling reception before 10:00. You may only request a home visit if you
Chaperone Policy Fit for Work Certificates Home Visits Access the Online Appointment System Enjoy the convenience of GP online services with the ability to interact with your GP practice at any time of the day or night, from any location. This online service gives you the option to order prescriptions, book a daily triage for
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