Physiotherapist

Last Updated: Thursday, 21 September 2023

The Specialist Physiotherapist:

• Is a highly experienced physiotherapist who assesses patients with a new presentation or recurrence of strains, sprains, joint or muscle pain or stiffness.

 Is more experienced than a GP in managing orthopaedic problems

 

• Provides rapid access to the most appropriate clinician for the patient’s problem

Booking Appointments

• There will be a choice of “On the day or “Prebookable” (aiming for a maximum 10-day wait).
• Appointments will be 20 minutes.
• Patients can be signposted by receptionists or can choose to book with the physiotherapist themselves.
• GPs may signpost to the physiotherapist via eConsultations or telephone consultations.

Prescriptions

If the physiotherapist advises that a prescription is appropriate, they will request this via a GP or practice pharmacist at the end of surgery.

 

Fit notes (Med3)

If it is appropriate for a Med3 to be issued, the request will be processed at the end of surgery.