You and your GP

GPs' surgeries are at the heart of the NHS in the UK. We look at how to make the most of this resource and the many services they can offer.

GP with patients

In this section

Choosing a GP
How to find and register with a new surgery Useful questions
A checklist to help you find the right surgery for your needs Who's who at the surgery
Meet the GP support staff at your local practice Doctor-patient communication
Improve the understanding between you and your GP Patient confidentiality
The rules that ensure your medical details remain secret
Teenagers and confidentiality
The same rules apply to teenagers as to all patients Coping with embarrassment
Don't let your blushes prevent your doctor from treating you Getting a diagnosis
Why finding out what's wrong with you can take time Second opinions
How to go about getting another doctor's view of your problem Clinical trials
Make sure you're not bullied into taking part in drug trials
When your GP has a bad day
What to do if you suspect your GP isn't having the best of times How to make a complaint
The procedure to follow if you're unhappy with your treatment Private healthcare
What's involved in seeing a private health practitioner Taking your child to the GP
Make your child's next visit to the doctor go without a hitch Children's medical fears
Help your child tackle their fear of doctors