Senior Nurse Practitioner

What kind of problems does a Senior Practitioner treat? Ear Nose & Throat Ear discharge Sinusitis – facial pain Hay fever, nasal blockage Tonsillitis Swollen glands Sore throat

Respiratory Flu symptoms Chesty cough Chest infection Asthma Laryngitis

Eye Problems Conjunctivitis Allergic eye conditions Blood shot eyes

Gastro-intestinal Diarrhoea and vomiting Simple inflammation, gastric indigestion Constipation Abdominal pains

Skin Conditions Rashes Urticaria-allergy Stings Abscess Athletes foot Eczema/dermatitis Shingles/chicken pox Wound infections

Urine & Gynae Vaginal discharge Emergency contraception Cystitis – please bring urine sample

Muscular Back pain Soft tissue injuries Pulled muscles Stiff neck Frozen shoulder

Other Mastitis Tiredness Simple medication queries Anxiety / Depression

Frequently Asked Questions Can a Senior Practitioner prescribe medication? Yes. They are qualified to prescribe medication.

Can a Senior Practitioner provide a medical certificate? Yes. They are able to arrange medical

certificates with the Doctor.

Can a Senior Practitioner refer me to the hospital? Yes. They are able to refer patients to any

hospital specialty.