Blood, Urine, X-rays, Cervical Smears etc
Patients are responsible for checking the outcome of any tests or other investigations requested by GPs.
Please remember that the receptionist is not medically qualified to read any kind of test result. They will only be able to inform you that the results are back. A doctor may leave a message with the receptionist concerning test results but the receptionist will only be able to give this information to you.
To maintain confidentiality we request that you do not ask members of you family or friends to ring for results on your behalf. The receptionists are not allowed to give out results to anyone other than the patient unless we have written permission.
Urgent results which requiring immediate treatment will normally be subject to contact from the surgery by telephone.