Information for General Practitioners
Exeter Medical is now established as an independent healthcare provider in the south west and is contracted by Devon Primary Care Trust for the provision of local anaesthetic surgery and laser services to NHS patients on an ‘any willing provider’ basis. A number of NHS patients have also been treated during 2008 to help alleviate some of the waiting list pressures faced in secondary care. Exeter Medical is registered with the Care Quality 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:
excision and reconstruction of suspected skin cancers (BCCs)
carpal tunnel decompression
trigger finger release
dorsal wrist ganglion excision
other local anaesthetic procedures including 'lumps and bumps' excision within PCT approval processes
Exeter Medical is happy to receive referrals by GP letter, fax or email. We also appear on the local choice network for Choose & Book plastic surgery, hand surgery and laser appointments. Once a referral is received we undertake to see and treat patients at a single visit within two weeks where possible. All care is consultant led. 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, including a fax proforma for see and treat referrals, please contact our NHS Practice Manager Amanda Bassett on 01392 35 00 54 or by email nhs@exetermedical.co.uk
