Information for General Practitioners
Exeter Medical is now established as an independent healthcare provider in the south west and is also approved by Devon Primary Care Trust for the provision of local anaesthetic outpatient services to NHS patients. We have, in fact, treated a number of NHS patients over the past 3 months to help alleviate some of the waiting list pressures faced in secondary care. Exeter Medical is registered with the Healthcare Commission as an acute hospital and this is reflected in the range of services offered. We are happy to undertake the following within our own dedicated local anaesthetic day case surgery theatre:
'lumps and bumps' excision
excision of non-melanoma skin cancers
carpal tunnel decompression
trigger finger release
ganglion excision
other local anaesthetic procedures
Exeter Medical is happy to receive indirect choose and book referrals by GP letter. Once a referral is received we undertake to see and treat patients at a single visit (where possible) within four weeks. We will also endeavour to reduce costs to the PCT by avoiding unnecessary follow-up appointments while guaranteeing effective communication with GPs at all times, including a written discharge summary and copies of all histology reports.
All patients are requested to complete a feedback form after their treatment to ensure that we consistently provide them with a high quality of care throughout their treatment episode. As a result, we have received glowing testimonials from nearly all patients and these have been forwarded on to the PCT.
For further information please contact our NHS Liaison Manager, Karen Willmott on 01392 36 35 34 or email Karen.
