Services in general practice and the community are being transformed to make it easier for patients to access a wider range of help from general practice, closer to home by phone or online. When you contact your practice for an appointment, you’ll often expect to speak directly with a GP in the first instance, even if that may not be the most appropriate person to help you.
In addition to the excellent non-clinical support staff, which includes practice managers, the reception team, the general practice team has expanded to include a wide range of healthcare professionals who work alongside GPs and nurses to ensure patients receive the care they need as quickly as possible. This includes clinical pharmacists, physiotherapists, physician associates, social prescribing link workers and many more.
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CLINICAL PHARMACIST
I’m a clinical pharmacist
I provide expert advice on medicines, especially for those with long-term health conditions. This includes supporting patients who have been prescribed a new medication or need a medicine review.
