If you have a long term condition like Asthma, COPD, Hypertension or Diabetes, it is important that we regularly see you to review your condition.
At your review appointment you can talk with a clinical team member about how you are getting on and any medication you are taking and any concerns.
These reviews are to enable us to make sure your condition is being controlled as well as possible and to identify any areas where we can make changes to help you. This might include changes to dosage or type of medication and check any equipment you might use, like inhalers, are working effectively.
We aim to review most long term conditions every 12mths. When it is time for your review, the practice team will be in touch about making an appointment. If you haven’t heard from us and your birthday has passed please get in touch. Our reception team will help you book a suitable appointment. These appointments can not be booked on line due to the varying times required depending on your conditions. Some can be conducted over the phone depending on the requirements of your review.
Multiple Long Term Conditons
For patients who have more than one long term condition, we take a slightly different approach. Rather than inviting you to make separate appointments for each condition, we will make one longer, combined appointment.
We can take a comprehensive look at your overall health rather than focusing on each condition in isolation. By looking at everything collectively, we can ensure you get the integrated care you need.
If you take more than one regularly prescribed medication. In that case, you might be asked to see a Clinical Pharmacist, a medicine specialist, who will help make sure you are getting the best outcomes from your medication.
We will normally send you an invitation in the month of your birthday.