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We will be closed all day on the following Mondays

Monday 6th May 2024   &    Monday 27th May 2024

Please make sure you order medication in sufficient time to allow the prescription to be processed and ready at the pharmacy.

IF YOU REQUIRE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PLEASE PHONE

NHS 24 on 111

UPDATE YOUR CLINICAL RECORD

Scroll to bottom of this page – click link Your Clinical Record

This will not only help us to make sure the information we hold on you is accurate and up-to-date, but will allow our healthcare team to ensure your medications and other treatments remain appropriate for your current health status.

Thanks for taking the time to keep us informed.

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https://consult.pkc.gov.uk/hscp/primary-care-gp-premises-patient-survey/

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Just discovered you are pregnant – Congratulations.

Following a recent patient feedback survey within NHS Tayside maternity services, in regards to where women mostly access early pregnancy advice and what advice they feel could be improved upon across the community.  They have created a flyer with links to this information for virtual access or it can be printed with QR code access.    We hope you find this useful.  Please click link below

https://www.canva.com/design/DAFEU10MPO0/t1XwPmpRMpWfjgD-fT200g/view?utm_content=DAFEU10MPO0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

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Comrie Medical Centre SMS Text Messages has now been updated to offer the following services to everyone over the age of 16

  •        Sharing test results
  •        Chronic disease clinic review invitations
  •        Health promotion
  •        Appointment reminders 

The appointment SMS text service should not be solely relied upon. The responsibility of attending and cancelling appointments remains with the individual.

SMS Text messages are generated by a NHS secure service - The practice will never transmit any information that would enable an individual patient to be identified, or specifically which tests they have had.

If you would like to opt into this service please click on the link Text Message Reminders under the Further Information heading where you will find the Consent Form.   Consent forms are also available at Comrie Medical Centre and Davidson's Pharmacy, Comrie.

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** Requests to see/speak to a doctor are triaged to ensure you are seen by the most appropriate healthcare professional. If you need a face to face appointment the doctor will arrange a suitable time with you **

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Email address: tay.comrie@nhs.scot

Prescription queries: tay.comrieprescriptions@nhs.scot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bowel Screening Awareness

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Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in Scotland after lung and breast cancer.  Every year, almost 4,000 people are diagnosed with the disease.  95% of new cases occur in people over the age of 50.  Bowel cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death for men and third for women with 1600 people dying of the disease in Scotland each year. 

All eligible patients will be sent a bowel testing kit (see image above) by post to their home address with clear instructions on how to take the samples.  If you have changed your address please contact the Medical Centre and we will update your medical records accordingly.

Once you have completed all the steps the kit should be returned in the envelope provided to the Screening Centre who will carry out the tests and then will send you the results within two weeks.  A copy of the results will also be sent to your GP.

People are almost 50 per cent more likely to survive bowel cancer compared to 30 years ago, according to recent figures. The statistics, from ISD Scotland, have been revealed to coincide with the launch of the Scottish Government’s groundbreaking bowel cancer campaign. They show that the five year survival rate for bowel cancer increased from 38 per cent between 1983 to 1987, to 55 per cent between 2003 and 2007.

From April 2014, the bowel screening programme will be extended, and those over the age of 74 will be able to self-refer every two years. Currently, men and women aged 50-74 are invited to participate in screening every two years.

For further information please see:

 

Bowel screening is a test for people with no symptoms.  If you have any of the following signs or symptoms:

  • change in bowel habit for more than 3 weeks,
  • blood in your poo,
  • unexplained weight loss,
  • abdominal pain

you should make an appointment with your GP.  You should also see you GP if you have had a negative screening test but have any of the above mentioned symptoms.  Do not wait for your next test.

 


 
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