The Practice: ..........................................

Derwent Practice has patients living within an eight mile radius of the centre of Malton.
The modern, purpose-built building is situated next to the Malton bus and railway stations
and has it's own car park. It has facilities for disabled people and a changing area for babies.
The rear of the building has been extended to provide both treatment and consulting rooms
for the Practice Nurses, with a separate entrance and waiting area.

The Practice Nurses are all experienced Registered General Nurses and have family planning
and other specialist qualifications.

There is a Phlebotomist available Monday to Friday between 9:00 am and 11:00 am to take
blood samples as requested by the Doctors. An appointment can be made with the Nurse
by telephoning (01653) 691918.

The Practice is recognised for training, giving experience to fully qualified Doctors specialising
in General Practice. It also has links with the Hull/York Medical School and with Imperial
College, London. Medical students towards the end of their training, sometimes accompany
the Doctors during surgery and visits. Patients are asked if they are happy with this
arrangement are are able to refuse to have a student present if they so choose.This is one
of the few opportunities for medical students to see patients in a community setting.

We hope you will co-operate with us in giving students this valuable experience but you do
have the right to refuse to have a medical student present during your consultation.

The Practice also participates in the advanced training of Doctors who wish to become General
Practitioners. Our GP Registrars are fully qualified Doctors who have worked for two years or
more in Hospital posts. They work with us for a period of time to share all aspects of medical
care. Video cameras are sometimes used for training but you will be informed in advance
if your consultation is to be recorded and you have the right to refuse.

Postgraduate Medical Education

As a teaching Practice, it may be necessary for your own doctor to attend medical education
courses, thus reducing their surgeries. This is necessary to maintain high standards of medical care and education.