| The surgery is very well appointed with four consulting rooms and the practice nurse now has two rooms, one of which is mainly used for minor procedures. The Physiotherapist and Chiropodist who visit on a regular basis, have their own room which they share. The surgery is also the base for the local District Nurse team, Midwife, Health Visitor and CPN. who have their own office space and clinical rooms.
There are computers in all the consulting rooms, reception, dispensary and community nurse rooms, most of them networked to the clinical system server, so that everyone in the team can access the clinical system. Networking of the community staff machines has unfortunately not been fully implemented yet, which is a bit of a retrograde step compared with "System 5" days, but we're working on it.
We use iSoft Synergy. All consultations and dispensing are computerized and there is Internet access throughout. We also have an electronic stock control and ordering system.
SERVICES:
We offer a full range of medical services including minor surgery, antenatal care and child health surveillance. We give family planning advice and supply contraceptive pills, injections, coils, caps and condoms. We also do a fair bit of casualty work, as the A&E Department is 14 miles away at the Balfour Hospital in Kirkwall.
APPOINTMENTS:
The surgery times are listed on the surgery times page. To make an appointment phone 771209. You will usually be able to get an appointment for the same day, though not neccessarily with the doctor of your choice. You can also make appointments with Michelle and her times are listed on the clinic page.
REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS:
You can phone the Repeat Prescription Hot Line to leave a message on the answering machine. The number is 771886.
Or you can use the Confidential note attached to your prescription bag, circle to highlight the items you need and pop it into the box in the foyer.
Your prescription will be ready for collection within two working days. PRACTICE NURSE:
 Michelle, our nurse has a BA degree in practice nursing and performs smears, dressings, wound care, cryotherapy, blood pressure checks, lifestyle advice, travel advice and immunisations, ear syringing, hearing tests and assists with minor operations. She also organises diabetic, hypertension, ischaemic heart disease asthma, COPD and anticoagulant reviews.
OFFICE STAFF:
All our reception staff are involved in general office duties but for specific administrative areas you may wish to contact:
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