Nurse practitioner service
A nurse practitioner is an experienced nurse, with additional specialist training. They are qualified to diagnose illness, decide on treatment and issue prescriptions. They usually see people with new illness and do not normally see people with ongoing problems. They can deal with a wide range of conditions, such as:
- coughs, colds, sore throats, fever
- ear problems
- eye problems
- skin problems
- hay fever, allergy
- injuries
- abdominal pain (tummy ache), diarrhoea, constipation
- urinary tract infections (UTIs)/cystitis
- womens' health issues