We are a training practice and we normally have one fully qualified doctor working with us who is gaining experience in general practice – they are known as an ST (GP speciality trainees) doctor and FT2 (Doctors in their 2nd year after qualifying as Doctors) training with us. Because of this, our medical notes may be examined by visiting senior doctors. You also have the option to opt out of seeing a trainee if you wanted to.
Medical students and nurses also occasionally visit for teaching purposes and may sit with a doctor or nurse to observe a surgery. Sometimes we may videotape surgeries for training purposes but confidentiality is strictly observed and your permission is sought beforehand.
If you do not wish to have an observer or be videoed, please let the receptionist or doctor know at the time of your consultation.