Saltoun Surgery

CLINICS

ASTHMA	WELL WOMAN	DIABETES
CHILD ASSESSMENT	ANTENATAL	ELDERLY SCREENING
MINOR SURGERY	CHOLESTEROL	OEDEMA
POSTNATAL	CERVICAL SMEAR	BABY ADVICE
HYPERTENSION	IMMUNISATIONS	WART COUNSELLING
ADULT PSYCHIATRY	WELL MAN	CARDIOVASCULAR
BLOOD TESTING	EPILEPSY

Nurse Specialist

Christine Sim

Do You Need a Doctor?

Are you sure you really need to see a doctor? We offer the services of a specialist trained nurse who is able to deal with various common ailments, some of which are shown below. This service frees doctors to deal with more complicated and serious conditions. The nurse is also available for telephone consultations Monday to Friday between 8.00 - 9.00am.

Colds and Flu, Sore Throat, Sinusitis,
Cough, Earache, Headache,
Fever/Hayfever, Nosebleeds, Cold Sores,
Sore Eyes/Styes, Neck Pain, Mouth Problems,
Rashes/Eczema, Boils, Infected Wounds,
Headlice, Constipation, Diarrhoea/Vomiting,
Threadworms, Minor Head Injuries, Vaginal Discharge,
"Heavy" Periods, Balanitis (sore penis), Urinary Tract Infection

CERVICAL SMEARS

Cervical smears are carried out in the surgery either by a doctor or nurse. The practice policy is to ensure that every woman aged between 18 to 60 years of age is tested every three years unless the cytologists recommend repeating the smears more often. You will receive an invitation by letter to make an appointment. Please contact any of the nurses if you believe that you have not received an invitation.

CONTRACEPTION

A wide range of methods of contraception is available via the surgery. Advice can be sought from all GPs, practice nurses, midwives and health visitors. If you require emergency contraception please arrange an emergency appointment with a practice nurse or GP. Alternatively, nurses at Fraserburgh Casualty Department are trained to offer assistance.

TRAVEL OVERSEAS (including immunisations)

Advice with regard to travel overseas is available from all our practice nurses. Please collect a questionnaire from reception and complete it before your appointment with the nurse.

HOSPITAL DISCHARGE

Please hand in your discharge letter to surgery as soon as possible after arriving home from hospital. Patients are usually given a supply of medication on discharge from hospital. If you require further treatment please contact the surgery. If appropriate, the hospital will arrange for the district nurse to visit you.

MEDICALS (non-NHS)

The practice undertakes medicals for various purposes including private insurance, LCV/PCV etc. Please arrange appointments with the receptionist and be sure to mention that you are making an appointment for a medical; this is because the nurse usually needs time to assist the doctor.

A list of fees is available at reception.