The Orchard Practice |
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 THE GENERAL PRACTITIONERS
Drs Corbett, Doyle, King and Ehimigbai practise together as a non-limited partnership. Dr Pimenta and Dr Ram are salaried GPs. PRACTICE STAFF Practice Manager The practice manager is Helen Harrison, who oversees the whole day-to-day running of the practice. Tereasa Cookis the assistant practice manager. Receptionists Our team of ten receptionists have all undertaken training and are keen to help patients in any way possible. They do not offer medical advice, but may be able to resolve queries by seeking more information from patients. All information given to receptionists is treated with strict confidentiality. Should any patient need to speak confidentially to a receptionist, please say so. We can arrange a private place in which to do this. Administration Staff We employ a secretary and six office staff to deal with the administration of the practice. Practice Nurses
Health Care Assistant
Our nurses see patients by appointment. Urgent cases will be seen the same day. The practice nurses will treat minor illnesses and monitor chronic diseases eg asthma, diabetes, COPD and heart disease. The practice nurses' roles include health promotion, wound care, travel and routine vaccinations, cervical smears and ear syringing. The health care assistant helps the practice nurses. District Nurses The Primary Care Trust employs a team of district nurses and community nurses who look after our patients who need nursing at home. The nurses are based on the first floor of the Health Centre. They can be contacted by leaving a message with reception staff, or by ringing them direct on 01322 622529. Health Visitors The doctors have a team of health visitors who cover the practice area. They look after new mothers and children. The health visitors are also based at Maypole Children's Centre, Franklin Road, Dartford DA2 7UZ. They can be reached by ringing 01322 552623. Training Our practice is a training/teaching practice. Our registrars are fully qualified and have a great deal of hospital experience. Registrars are attached to our practice for 12 months and usually become general practitioner partners after completing their training. They are at all times encouraged to seek advice when required from the practice partners. We are also fortunate to have medical students attached to our practice for short periods. If you do not wish to have the student present during your consultation please inform the reception staff prior to seeing the doctor. When booking an appointment you may be asked if you would consult with one of our registrars who are excellent doctors, appointed by the practice. Our two GP trainers are Dr Corbett and Dr King. |
