Have you considered booking an appointment with an Advanced Nurse Practitioner?
An Advanced Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse who has completed extra training and qualifications to be able to assess, diagnose, refer and treat patients. They are able to:
- Independently prescribe medication
- See patients with undiagnosed medical conditions and make treatment decisions
- Order necessary investigations and refer patients to secondary care
- Undertake appropriate home visits
- Sign fit notes