Thread by @gpportmarnock

Do you want to get the best out of your appointment with your GP during #covid19? Here are a few tips as to how you can do so & could probably be applied to most GP practices.... #portmarnock #gp 1/7

We are offering #phone 📱& #video 💻consults so decide before calling which doctor you wish to see and how you would like to speak to them. We are doing some face to face consults, these are solely at your doctors discretion and we can arrange one after speaking to you 2/7

If you are going for a video 💻 consult, please ensure you have a good internet connection, a working video and microphone 🎙️ (these are usually 'built in' to devices) A discreet place to talk from also helps! Video consults can be done on most phones, tablets & laptops 3/7

If your query is #urgent 🚑, always call the practice on the phone on 018461335 or 018038881. Our phones are extremely busy so please be patient when calling-you will get through to us. We are working on solutions to free up our phones 4/7

If your query is not urgent ☺️ (e.g. a routine prescription renewal) , please consider e-mailing us on [e-mail] & we will get back to you withing 24-36h 5/7

Please note that our receptionists 🙂🧑‍💼 may ask you some questions-this is to assist them in making the correct appointment for you. If you are uncomfortable answering questions-please tell us, it's not a problem 6/7

All of our new #covid19 protocols are checked and amended weekly to ensure we are compliant with guidance and that we are as accessible to our patients as possible. Thanks everyone for your patience as always 😃👍 7/7