Annual Birthday Reviews for patients
We have been using "Medlink" questionnaires to allow patients to provide their answers at a time suitable to them. Please select the "2. Medlink Questionnaires" tab on the right hand side of this page to find out more.*
Patients who have a long term condition or who are on regular medication for their health will have an annual review. They will receive a Medlink through text or email around the time of their birthday, once this is completed a GP ill review the answers and any further testing necessary will be arranged.
Blood samples are taken at the care and treatment centre in Stracathro
All these results will be reviewed by your Doctor.
This can result in a face to face consultation, a phone consultation or a simple continuation of your medication.
Any risk factors needing addressed or blood results that need attention will be discussed with the patient.
ASTHMA REVIEW
If you are to be attending for your Asthma Review, it would be helpful if you could complete the questionnaire below and bring it with you, together with your inhalers:
Open the Asthma Annual Review Form
ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION ASSESSMENT AND REVIEW
This easy to use patient questionnaire has been validated for use in Primary Care.
It is used by your doctor to monitor the severity of depression and response to treatment.
It can also be used to make a tentative diagnosis of depression.
It will be used before starting medication and rechecked within 4 weeks of treatment.
You can complete and forward this here so it is available for your Dr at your review.
ALCOHOL ASSESSMENT
Please answer the questions in the short questionnaire to enable us to assess your alcohol consumption rate and offer advice if necessary.
Alcohol Consumption Questionnaire
CARER REVIEWS
If you are a carer you will be invited for an annual health review, even if you do not have any long term health condition. See Patient Info section of this website for information about help if you are in a caring role.