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Have you considered a private GP?


St Erme Medical is based in Cornwall and serves patients across the UK


Explaining the demand for private general practice, Dr Sarah Gray of St Erme Medical, says, “Private general practice can supplement the NHS, as it can offer patients more time with an experienced doctor and the opportunity to take a personalised approach. While the average NHS GP appointment lasts between 10-15 minutes, general health appointments at St Erme Medical typically allow 30 minutes. Women’s health assessments allow an hour. This enables our doctors to identify and consider the factors that affect the options available. They can take time to understand concerns alongside providing information and explanations. This empowers patients to choose what’s right for them.”


UNDERSTANDING THE PATIENT A person’s family and social background, where they live, what they do for a living and their decisions outside of work (such as diet, exercise and other lifestyle choices) all make a substantial difference to their health and wellbeing. Previous health issues, as well as influences


arising from beliefs, concerns and priorities, can affect prospects for health in the future. A general health appointment at St Erme Medical will build a holistic picture and work out what elements can be modified to help now and to stay well later. A Menopause assessment will not just look at symptoms, but at the potential to avert problems for the next 30 or more years.


WHAT TO EXPECT St Erme Medical is a private general practice based in Cornwall that serves patients across the UK. It’s led by Dr Sarah Gray, a GP who has worked in the private sector for 25 years, alongside her previous NHS work. She has developed specialist expertise across the broad range of women’s health issues


that are seen in general practice and is nationally recognised for this approach. Her team of nine experienced doctors include four with specialist recognition from the British Menopause Society. They offer face-to-face consultations in a purpose-built surgery in St Erme as well as at the Nuffield Health hospitals in Plymouth and Exeter. They also offer secure video and telephone consultations for patients throughout the country. St Erme Medical prides itself


on offering a holistic approach to evidence-based treatment and advice. The practice provides general GP appointments and sexual health advice for all, plus health reviews and medicals for a variety of purposes. The team work closely together to deliver a holistic multisystem approach. The doctors are involved in


developing national women’s health guidance and have the knowledge, skills and experience to help all women across their lifespan, including those with very complex problems. St Erme Medical is recognised for providing a specialist level service in Menopause. The team teach other healthcare professionals and run nationally endorsed training courses. Dr Gray explains, “Rarely is there


one simple solution to a health problem. There are nearly always several options. One person may make a very different choice to the next, but this will be based on their previous experience, health profile and what they want to achieve. The patient is the one who decides what they want to do, and later whether the outcome has been successful. St Erme Medical can help by explaining the science, the options available and the evidence that applies to them, ensuring that patients understand


the relative risks and chances of success. There’s always a balance to be struck and understood. St Erme Medical prides itself on treating people as individuals.” The practice is registered with


the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and can offer services to all age groups. St Erme Medical is an accredited provider for Top Doctors, an international online patient booking platform for leading medical professionals.


Get in touch


To find out more, or to make an appointment, please contact: T: 01872 630080 E: services@stermemedical.uk Or visit: stermemedical.uk Mention you’ve been reading Health, Fitness & Wellbeing. St Erme Medical, St Erme, Truro TR4 9BW


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