Patient's Rights and Responsibilities

As a patient you have the right to:

  • be registered with a named doctor
  • change doctor if desired (but please remember that you may have to see any of the doctors if your need is urgent)
  • receive emergency care
  • receive appropriate drugs and medicines
  • be referred for specialist or second opinion if they and GP agrees
  • see your medical records or a copy, subject to certain laws
  • know that by law, everyone working for the NHS must keep the contents of your medical records private.

As a practice we have the right to expect that you are:

  • courteous to staff at all times
  • arrive for your appointment on time
  • cancel your appointment with adequate notice