Castlereagh Medical Centre

Gosport hospital deaths: Whistleblowers promised support21 Nov 2018 15:02More than 450 patients died after being prescribed painkillers at Gosport War Memorial Hospital.
Mexican tetra fish may offer heart repair clues21 Nov 2018 00:43A fish that can repair its own heart may hold clues for future treatments in people, according to a study.
The hospitals that fail to treat patients on time20 Nov 2018 12:00Nearly one in five local hospital services have failed to hit their key waiting time targets for a whole year.
Yemen crisis: 85,000 children 'dead from malnutrition'21 Nov 2018 09:12Many thousands of under-fives have died from deprived diets due to the war, a leading charity warns.
Sugar tax on soft drinks raises £154m20 Nov 2018 14:59Income from the levy, which began in April, is on track to meet the estimate of £240m.
Parents 'not wholly to blame for child weight gain'20 Nov 2018 19:44A study suggests parents adapt their feeding styles in line with a child's natural weight and size.

Practice Charter

A patient has the right to:

Be treated courteously and with respect for your privacy, dignity and religious and cultural beliefs
Receive care and treatment on the basis of need
Be given clear information about any treatment or care proposed
Give or withhold your consent to medical or other care and treatment
See any reports made for insurance or employment purposes and information held about you on computer
A healthcheck on joining the practice for the first time

A patient has the responsibility to:

Treat the practice staff courteously and with respect
Keep appointments made or notify the practice as soon as possible if you are unable to attend
Whenever possible go to the surgery rather than ask for a home visit
Not expect a prescription at every visit; many illnesses are short term and do not require medication
Order your repeat prescription 48 hours before it is needed

21 Ballygowan Road, Belfast, BT5 7LH

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