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Telephone Consultations

You may have noticed the system we offer has changed. This has been adapted to fit with our patient demand, consultation availability and new clinical roles within the practice.

Why does this mode work?

Telephone consultations provide flexibility especially to those at work (less time off work), housebound or those who need to arrange childcare to attend the surgery.

By doing telephone consultation first we can dedicate the entire slot to listening and taking a history rather than taking history, examining and organising tests all in one appointment so overall providing a better and safer model.

Experienced Clinicians are able to solve the majority of problems without the need for a face to face, and for those that we can't manage over the phone we can arrange tests or investigations before the face to face consultation which is more efficient.

Fewer consultations are wasted/forgotten as patients can still answer a phone.

Our technology has improved which means we can now receive pictures and organise video calls if needed which was not available previously.

Less vehicle travel to the surgery is needed. Reducing carbon emissions

Triage Calls

The practice offers Triage calls for acute illness on the day. You will be triaged by a Doctor. Receptionist will ask appropriate calls to ensure that your request is appropriate. The GP will discuss the problem over the phone and will offer a consultation if nessesary.

Telephone First Contact

Why have we decided to use telephone first?

  • Clinical Assessment
    Dedicated time to take a full history of the problem and most problems can be resolved over the phone, if a face to face is needed this can be dedicated to any examinations
  • Appointment Availability
    Gives flexible consultations for housebound patients, work commitments/childcare
  • Improved Access
    Fewer consultations wasted, even if you forget the Clinician will try you twice
  • Improved Technology
    Video consultations can also be arranged and photos can be uploaded directly to your record
  • Environmental
    Less trips to the surgery, reducing Carbon Emmisions

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The Scott Practice

Greenfield Lane, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 0TG

  • 01302 850546
  • syicb-doncaster.scottpractice-reception@nhs.net

The Scott Practice Village Surgery

Main Street, Sprotbrough, Doncaster, DN5 7RH

  • 01302 853376
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