General GP

Question 1

What are examples of safety netting questions?

Answer 1

If I am right, what do I expect to happen?
E.g. The fever will be gone in 3 days
How will I know if I am wrong?
E.g. The child still has fever after 3 days
What would I do then?
E.g. Make an appointment after 3 days

Question 2

What is included in safety netting?

Answer 2

Provide parents/carers with verbal and/or written information on warning symptoms and how further healthcare can be accessed
Arranging follow-up at a specified time and place
Liaising with other healthcare professionals to ensure direct access for the child if further assessment is necessary

Question 3

What are the criteria for free prescription?

Answer 3

> 60yrs

Question 4

What is involved in community care of children?

Answer 4

Midwife care- Until 9 days

Health visitor care- From 10th days onwards

Question 5

What must be included in prescription of controlled drugs?

Answer 5

Name and address of patient
Total quantity/dosage to be in both words and figures
Dose to be given
Prescriber’s name, signature and address
Date of prescription