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What can you / can't you treat?

What medical conditions can the remote private GP appointment service treat, and what cannot be treated?

Updated over 6 months ago

Our remote private GP appointment service, in partnership with Health Hero, can offer support, guidance and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. There are a small range of issues we are not able to help with due to the style of service we offer. A full list of each is provided below for your reference.

It's important to note that the appointment is to see a doctor and discuss your medical concerns; we do not guarantee medication will be issued, and treatment decisions are at the sole discretion and decision of the doctor seeing you in your appointment.

Medical concerns we can help with:

  • Fit Notes / Sick Notes

  • Private Open Referral Letters

  • Migraines

  • Arthritis

  • Muscle Sprains

  • Back Pain

  • Tension Headaches

  • Hay Fever

  • Allergies

  • Itchy Eyes

  • Asthma

  • Chest Infections

  • Flu

  • Pneumonia

  • Ear Infections

  • Laryngitis

  • Sinusitis

  • Sore Throat

  • Tinnitus

  • Tonsilitis

  • Blepharitis

  • Styes

  • Conjunctivitis

  • Red Eye

  • UTI's (Urinary Tract Infections)

  • Lyme Disaese

  • Cystitis

  • Athlete's Foot

  • Nail Infections

  • Stress

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Panic Attacks

  • Fatigue

  • Vitamin D Deficiency

  • Antibiotics if clinically appropriate

  • Period Delay

  • Smoking Cessation

  • Weight Loss advice and guidance

  • Incontinence

  • Fever

Medical concerns we cannot help with

Please do not book an appointment for the below concerns or requests, as the GP will not be able to provide these to you, and no refund for your appointment will be available.

  • Controlled drug prescriptions, which encompass a range of treatments including strong pain relief, anxiety, depression and sleep medications

  • Medical form, Certificate of health, fitness assessment, or letter confirming illness or medical condition

  • Prescription Weight Loss treatments - (see our dedicated service - https://www.medicspot.co.uk/weight-loss)

  • If you are located outside the UK at the time of your appointment - we cannot consult or treat patients who are physically outside the UK.

  • Repeat prescriptions requests of any kind

  • Referral for a specific test or specific scan - alternative services are available to self refer

  • Ongoing care of conditions or act as your regular / main GP - this includes treatments that require ongoing monitoring and review

  • Severe chest pain or suspected heart attack

  • Neurological defects or seizures

  • Sudden or heavy bleeding

  • NHS referrals or prescriptions

  • Covid testing or observation, and covid test certificates

  • Dental Treatments or Advice

  • Severe sudden onset of pain

  • Severe mental health issues (such as psychosis or suicidal thoughts)

  • Pregnancy-related complications

  • Major trauma on any part of the body, including head and neck injuries

  • Fever for more than 3 days associated with confusion or disorientation

  • Suspected stroke (slurred speech, facial droop, arm weakness)

  • Sudden onset of difficulty in breathing

  • Persistent breathlessness including asthma attacks

  • Patients on chemotherapy with suspected neutropenia

  • Translation services - all appointments and documentation are available in the English language only

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