Extended GP consultation

## What is an extended consultation? An extended consultation is a longer appointment with a private GP, giving you more time than a standard visit. It suits several concerns in one sitting, or a single issue that needs a fuller conversation, examination and plan. Because the appointment is unhurried, there is room to talk through your history, weigh up your options and agree next steps without feeling rushed. - More time than a standard consultation - Good for multiple or more complex concerns - Space for a thorough history and examination - Prescriptions and referrals where appropriate ## Why choose a private extended consultation? Longer NHS appointments can be hard to arrange. A private extended consultation lets you book the time you need, often within days, and see a GP who can focus on the full picture rather than a single problem. - Book the time your concerns actually need - Typically faster access than the NHS - One appointment instead of several - A calm, private setting ## What to expect Your GP will start by understanding everything you would like to cover and, where there is more than one concern, agree an order of priority with you. They will take a detailed history, examine you where needed, and talk through what they find. You will leave with clear advice and, where appropriate, prescriptions, tests or a referral for further care. - A discussion of everything you want to raise - Examination and, if needed, tests - Clear advice and a plan - Prescriptions or referrals where appropriate ## Who is an extended consultation for? It is a good fit if you have several things to discuss, a problem that has been going on for a while, or a situation a short appointment cannot do justice to. - People with more than one health concern - Longstanding or complex problems - Anyone who wants unhurried time with a GP