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GPs in Training
Since 2005, Potterells Medical Centre has been accredited as a Training Practice.
In order to do this, the Practice had to undergo significant training and transformation. Our accredited Trainers, Dr Heath and Dr Ridout, undertook a teaching qualification. We even had to extend the practice building to accommodate the extra space necessary.
In becoming a training establishment we transformed many of our procedures and raised our standards further in order to reach the level of approval necessary to train the next generation of GPs and hospital doctors.
We feel the introduction of qualified doctors as learners into the practice has raised standards in the practice and continues to do so day by day. As a result, we are now in a position to provide a higher level of service to all our patients. Our GP registrar will have 2 to 4 years of experience as a qualified hospital doctor working in various specialities. They consult patients on their own, under the mentorship of our trainer.
Important
Occasionally we ask permission to video a consultation. You will always be asked in advance and are given the option not to take part, and this will not affect your care in any way. No recording will be taken without your consent and the camera will be switched off on request. These videos are used only for educational purposes with the doctor doing the consultation and are destroyed after use.
Medical Students
Medical students are sometimes attached to the practice for 2 to 3 weeks as part of their training. If you do not wish a student to be present during your consultation, please inform the receptionist.