If you're a stickler for a strict 10m appointment .......
If you're a stickler for a strict 10-minute appointment and discussing only a single symptom at a time, this is the surgery for you.
You can be reasonably confident that your GP will not have spent valuable time reviewing your medical history before seeing you. While there doesn't appear to be a visible timer, you will be reminded when your allotted 10 minutes are up. Should you make the mistake of mentioning additional symptoms, you will be informed that these require a separate appointment, regardless of whether they may be related to the issue you originally booked to discuss.
Prospective patients should also be aware that obtaining an appointment is not always straightforward or timely.
The practice appears to operate on a highly symptom-led model. Treatment options frequently involve prescribing medication; if those medications cause side effects, further medications may be offered to manage those side effects, and so the cycle may continue.
Communication is another distinctive feature. Patients are often expected to discuss personal medical information with reception staff, who then relay messages to the GP. The GP's response is subsequently passed back through reception and then on to the patient, ideally by text message, as direct conversation seems to be viewed as an unnecessary luxury.
Overall, this surgery may suit those who prefer a transactional, protocol-driven approach to healthcare. Patients looking for continuity of care, holistic assessment, or a doctor who considers the wider context of their health may find the experience less satisfactory.