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What to Look for While Selecting an Online GP?

Dr. Shubhra Rastogi

Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Dental College & Research Centre.
Medical Writer The Online Surgery

Seeking out an online GP has increasingly become a convenient alternative for people in the UK, saving them from long queues at GP surgeries. It is an effective means of getting professional health advice over the web, from the convenience of your home or office. Gone are the days when you would have to take an appointment, go to the surgery, sit and wait to see your GP. Now experienced, NHS accredited doctors are available online with whom patients can carry out a consultation, get medication prescribed or tests arranged for, without hassle.

A few important things to consider when you search for a GP online:

Education & Experience: Before selecting a GP service online, you could look at the GPs’ years of experience and perhaps area of specialty (if any), to gain an insight into how equipped the doctors are. It is presumed that an experienced and well qualified, General Medical Council (GMC) registered, NHS GP would offer appropriate and safe treatment.

Patient Feedback/Reviews: Patients may read through online reviews prior to choosing a GP online. It will not only help evaluate the overall service, but also the doctors in terms of safety, reliability and efficacy of their treatment. Before finalising an online doctor, it would surely help to read through patient feedback, to find a suitable online GP.

Consultation fee: In case you are looking to consult a doctor within a fee limit, it could surely help to set a budget in advance and look to consult a GP service accordingly.

Going forward, you can save much needed time and effort by simply opting for an online GP service from the comfort of your home or work place. Keep in mind the factors outlined above, while searching for an online GP to treat your condition. It is important to not compromise on your health at any cost, and therefore look for a service with GMC registered doctors who have suitable experience, are safe, reliable, confidential and effective.

At The Online Surgery we ensure a standard of care led by our GPs, who are focused on providing the right clinical advice and genuine medicine at a cost that is affordable for all. Our team of experienced UK based doctors are all GMC registered and led by our Medical Director, who is trained in providing remote consultations and issuing prescription medicines online. Our GPs provide a full range of medical services, and are able to advise and help with acute and chronic problems. Visit The Online Surgery today to consult our doctors and receive safe and reliable treatments.

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