The Braids Medical Practice
CONTINUITY IS KEY
At the Braids Medical Practice, we really value continuity of care with our patients, which means seeing the same doctor for as many of your appointments as possible and having a doctor who takes overall responsibility for your care.
We know that this is really important for patients too, as it means not having to repeat your story and having a doctor that you can build a relationship and trust with. There is also evidence of real benefits to your health by promoting good continuity of care between doctors and patients.
Research shows that with good continuity of care, patients are:
- More satisfied and feel that they have good quality of care
- More likely to have a good relationship with their doctor
- Less likely to go to hospital or A&E as an emergency
- More likely to take positive steps to look after their own health
- More likely to live longer
Sometimes, waiting an extra few days to speak to or see 'your doctor', who knows you well and knows what is going on is the best thing for your health. So please think... Do I have to be seen today by a different doctor? Do I need to speak about those results urgently with someone new?
Or would it be better to wait to see my doctor who knows me well instead?
We will always flag up if results are urgent and need a discussion as soon as possible, so if our reception team advise that the doctor thinks it's OK to wait to see them specifically, please be guided by them.
OUR SERVICES
Appointments with the Doctor can be arranged either in the practice or over the telephone. We have both face-to-face and phone appointments with the GP but you will only be able to book a telephone appointment when the doctor does not need to exam you.
Appointments can book book up to six weeks in advance and if your problem is not urgent we would be grateful if you could book ahead with your usual GP.
We would encourage you to avoid calling at 8am where possible to arrange an appointment unless you need to be seen that day. If you are arranging an appointment in advance it is better to call later in the day when our phone lines are less busy.
When you phone to arrange an appointments a trained member of our team will ask a few questions about the problem you are calling about so that they can make the most appropriate provision for you. More information about seeing the GP can be found here
Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) appointments are generally in the practice, although some telephone appointments are still available for the ANP and appointments for our Practice Nurse and bloods with our phlebotomist can be booked as normal.
The Mental Health Information Station is a local one-stop-shop for anyone affected by mental health and wellbeing difficulties, providing support and information to Edinburgh residents. Click here for more information.
If you would like to speak to a mental health specialist one-to-one you can drop into the : Thrive Cafe
Oxgangs Library,
343 Oxgangs Road North,
Edinburgh EH13 9LY
any Tuesday 1.30pm – 4.30pm (last conversation starts at 4pm)
- Run out of medicine
- Eye problems
- Flu-like illness
- Lower back pain
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
To make sure everyone can access the care they need quickly and safely it is important you choose the 'Right Care in the Right Place'. You may not always need an appointment with the GP as there are many other ways to get the care and advice you require.
At NHSinform.scot you can get accurate and reliable information to help you make informed decisions about your health needs. This includes:
- How to help yourself to manage common symptoms such as fever, earache, and vomiting.
- Information and guidance on home treatments and over-the-counter remedies.
- Symptom checkers to let you know where to go if you need further medical care
Your community pharmacist should be your first stop for minor illness and common clinical conditions, such as sore throats, earache and cold sores, along with common clinical conditions such as urinary tract infections (UTI's). The NHS Pharmacy First Scotland is an NHS service provided by your local community pharmacist who, like GPs, can provide certain medicines and products on the NHS.
Your dentist can help with pain and problems in your mouth while the optometrist should be your first point of contact for any eye problems.
If you have a cut, minor burn, sprain or suspected broken bone or fracture you should contact the minor injuries unit on 111
Guidance finding the Right Care in the Right Place can be found here and Scotland' s Service Directory provides details of many health and wellbeing services throughout Scotland, including dentists, opticians and support groups.
When we are closed information about how you can get medical advice and care can be found here
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