Practice Nurses

Our Practice Nurses can help you with all the following:

Dressings and Bandages, Wound Care, Ear Syringing, Immunisations, New Patient Appointments, Blood Pressure and Urine Checks, Travel Vaccinations and Travel Health Advice, Smear Tests, Contraception and Family Planning advice, Well-Woman or Well-Man checks and other Healthy Lifestyle advice.

They also have specialist training in order to run chronic disease management clinics for patients with Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, Heart Disease or Hypertension. The Practice Nurses will also act as a chaperone for patients who request this, and also assist the doctors during minor surgery procedures.

Phlebotomist

The Practice has a phlebotomist who takes most of the blood samples for laboratory testing. She also carries out routine blood pressure checks, urinalysis and updates patient records regarding lifestyle information such as smoking and alcohol.

The phlebotomy clinic is held every weekday morning, by appointment only.

PHYSIOTHERAPY 

Physiotherapy can help you to aid recovery after injury or illness. Physiotherapists treat muscle and joint sprains and strains, as well as neck, shoulder and back pain. They use a variety of techniques which can help you return to your normal activities both at home and at work. As part of your treatment the Physiotherapist will offer advice and exercise programmes to help prevent the problem recurring, and the Physiotherapist will liaise closely with your doctor.

Physiotherapy clinics are held at the Practice on Monday afternoons, all day on Wednesdays and Friday mornings.

Did you know that you can come to see a Physiotherapist WITHOUT having to SEE YOUR DOCTOR? 

If any of the statements below apply to you: 

• You have symptoms that are not improving
• You are having difficulty carrying out your normal daily activities
• Your sleep is being disturbed by pain or discomfort

You can telephone the Physiotherapist directly - 01467 – 672839 

A 24-hour answer machine will record your call and ask you to leave a daytime contact number for a call-back.  The Physiotherapist will return your call within one working day, between 9am and 3pm 

You can then have a discussion with the Physiotherapist by telephone and, if necessary, the Physiotherapist will arrange an appointment for you. 

This is a Self-Referral scheme that is a project running within Central Aberdeenshire allowing you to contact a Physiotherapist directly without going to see your doctor first.

MIDWIFERY

01464 - 821532

During your pregnancy you will be looked after by the Community Midwifery team. 

When you discover you are pregnant you should contact the Medical Practice and ask to book your first Antenatal appointment and ‘Booking Pack’.  

At this appointment you will have a routine health check by the Midwife and a plan for your antenatal care will be discussed.   

The Community Midwifery Service also provides groups & clinics as well as Intrapartum and  Postnatal care.   

Your midwife can be contacted every day on 01464 - 821532 between 08:30am and 5:00p.m.   

If you need to speak to a midwife outside these hours phone the unit with whom you are booked for delivery.  

Another useful contact is: Aberdeen Maternity Hospital (01224 – 553602)

PODIATRY / CHIROPODY

01467 - 672770 

• Douglas Rae
• Jane Bonner

Chiropody clinics are held at the Insch Medical Practice every Tuesday and on alternate Thursdays.

The role of the podiatrist is to prevent or correct foot deformity and maintain normal mobility and foot function.

Podiatrists can relieve foot pain, treat infections and any skin, nail or soft tissue problems that may cause concern.

Podiatrists can identify medical or surgical conditions that may require podiatric management or provide further referral to other professionals.

Podiatrists can provide expert advice in foot health and footwear.

Practice Fees for Non-NHS Services

Not all services at a medical practice are available under the NHS.
 
Where patients request non-NHS items or services, a fee may be payable.
 
A full list of fees is displayed at Reception, some of which may be payable in advance.

Our charges may vary depending on the complexity of the request and any associated expenses e.g our fee for a non-NHS lab test will include the laboratory invoice and an administrative charge.

The table below is for guidance only:

Charges correct as of 1st April 2008.

Payment is by cash or cheque (with bank card) at Reception.

Alison Durrand, the Practice Secretary, is able to answer queries regarding reports, certificates or fees. (select Option4 when telephoning the Practice).

Test Results

The Practice has scheduled time (2pm – 4pm each weekday) for patients wishing to enquire about Test Results.

Please select the appropriate option when telephoning the practice. If you call out with these times you will be asked to call back again within these times.

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