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Emergencies
If
you are confronted by a serious problem such as severe chest pain or severe bleeding,
call an ambulance (999) before calling the surgery.
Health
Promotion
The
aim of promoting health is to try to identify risk factors at an early stage and
prevent them from causing ill health. For this reason we will ask about drinking
and smoking habits and measure your blood pressure and weight from time to time.
This is especially wise in people with a family history of heart disease, diabetes
or stroke.
PARIS
(Physical Activity Referral In Stockport)
This
is an 'exercise on prescription' scheme. Please ask for details.
FREEDOM
OF INFORMATION – PUBLICATION SCHEME
The
Freedom of Information Act 2000 obliges the practice to produce a Publication
Scheme. A Publication Scheme is a guide to the ‘classes’ of information
the practice intends to routinely make available.
What
To Do In Time Of Bereavement
What
To Do If Someone Dies
It is a legal requirement for a doctor to confirm that someone has passed away.
There is no need to move the patient. If a doctor has recently seen the patient,
a death certificate can normally be issued. However, in the event of unexpected
death, the doctor will need to notify the coroner.
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