RK Medical Practice

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We know that this Remembrance Day is likely to be particularly challenging for the many veterans in our community and we want you to know that we are trained and committed to effectively identifying and supporting your health needs.

As a Veteran Friendly Accredited practice, our team:

If you’re a veteran patient, please do let us know that you have served so that we can make sure you receive the most appropriate and best care, if and when you ever need it.

You can learn more about the accreditation and how it supports veteran patients, here: rcgp.org.uk/veterans

What is a Physician Assistant (PA)?

Physician Assistants are medically trained healthcare professionals who work alongside our GPs to provide high quality-patient care. They have completed post-graduate medical training and work under the direct supervision of the GP.

What can a Physician Assistant do?

PAs are an integral part of our clinical team.  Their role allows GPs to focus on the most complex medical cases, while ensuring all patients are seen in a timely manner.  Their duties include:

• Consultations: Carrying out physical examinations and taking medical histories.
• Diagnosis: Seeing patients with undifferentiated diagnoses.
• Treatment Plans: Formulating management plans for patients and providing health promption advice.
• Home Visits:  Accompanying the GP with  visits to housebound patients or those in care home.

How do they support our patients?

By having a Physician Assistant in the practice, we can offer more appointments and shorter waiting times. Whil;e they do not currently prescribe medication or request certain types of X-rays independently, they work closely with your GP to ensure prescriptions are processed and results are reviewed efficiently.

Join our Patient Paticipation Group (PPG)

We believe that patients should be at the heart of everything we do.  Our PPG is a group of volunteer patients who work closely with the practice staff and doctors to improve services and communication.

Why join the PPG?

• Have your say: Provide feedback on the services provided by the surgery.
• Stay informed: Get "behind the scenes" updates on changes in local healthcare.
• Improve care: Help us develop new services that meet the actual needs of our community.

How to get involved:

We meet [Quarterly] at the surgery.

Interested? Speak to a member of the reception team.