According to current research, the NHS is fast approaching crisis point with waiting times to see GP’s soon to be up to 3 weeks. Seeing a GP privately allows you to arrange an appointment with a dedicated medical professional when it matters the most, and is something that deserves serious consideration!
By opting to see a GP privately, you could arrange an appointment in a matter of days rather than weeks and, in some cases, as soon as the same day!
Similarly, where the results of tests taken through the NHS can take up to 6 weeks to return, tests taken privately are processed much quicker and are available within a matter of days, allowing worries to be removed or treatments to begin sooner!
But, not only can a private GP fast track you to ensure any medical concerns you have are investigated before they worsen, there is a lot more that you can expect from a private service!
Here are some examples…
Appointments
Private GP consultations allow for longer appointment times, typically 30 minutes compared with the current recommendations of 10 minutes in the NHS. This additional time means an increase in the level and quality of care received with any concerns being fully explored, understood and managed.
Choice
Private surgeries often have larger teams of GPs, giving clients greater choice with regards to the sex, experience, specialty interests or even languages spoken by the consulting GP, something not always available through the NHS.
Advice
Many private practices offer access to around the clock health information and nurse advice with GPs also available for telephone consultations should additional help be required.
Continued Care
Not only will your private surgery provide you with on the spot medical advice and care, many private GP providers are able to issue your prescriptions, delivering them promptly to your front door, office or local pharmacy with next day delivery. In some cases, even when you’re abroad!
And these are just a select few of the fantastic services offered by private GP providers!
So, if you would like to learn more about how to access private GP’s, either via a private medical insurance policy or on an ad-hoc basis, please give our friendly sales team a call, or connect with us on Social media using the links below!
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