Barbauchlaw Medical Practice - Patient Documents

Armadale
18 North Street, Armadale
EH48 3QB
Tel: 01501 730432

Blackridge
Blackridge Health Centre
Fleming Place, Blackridge, EH48 3SS
Tel: 01501 751238

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Patient Documents...

The following patient documents are available for download:

ADHD Questionnaires

ADHD Questionnaires - 10852_elto_question_fhp2.PDF (add.org) and WFIRS-S.pdf (caddra.ca) = need to complete both

Change of Name and/or Address

If you are changing your address we will require confirmation of your new address � please bring a document stating your new address dated within the last 2 months. Download change of name and/or address form.

Fear of Flying

Recently, we have had a lot of requests from patients asking for diazepam for fear of flying. According to the prescribing guidelines doctors follow (British National Formulary), diazepam is contraindicated (not allowed) in treating phobic states. It also states that "the use of benzodiazepines to treat short-term 'mild' anxiety is inappropriate." The GP practice would be taking a significant legal risk by prescribing against these guidelines. In addition, medications like diazepam make people drowsy and sleepy which can mean their reflexes and reaction times are slower and that they move less in their sleep. This can put people at an increased risk in case of an on-board emergency and also risk of a blood clot. For these reasons, unfortunately we do not recommend prescribing diazepam for fear of flying. We appreciate that patients have a genuine fear of flying or feeling nervous during the flight. Nowadays, many flight companies provide �Fear of flying� courses which support people to overcome their anxieties around flying, helping also in the long-term alleviation of symptoms. This may be more beneficial long term compared to short term relief from a diazepam.

Please see below for links to some of Fear of Flying courses:

https://flyingwithconfidence.com/
https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/wellbeing-and-health/flying-without-fear.html
https://www.fearlessflyer.easyjet.com/

This website goes into some more detail on why GP practices in general do not prescribe for flight anxiety: https://www.forresgppractices.co.uk/who_do_i_see/fear-of-flying/

Generic dietary advice

Generic dietary advice - Eating a balanced diet - NHS (www.nhs.uk).

Headache diary

Headache diary - Keeping a headache diary - The Migraine Trust

Home Blood Pressure Diary

Download home blood pressure diary.

IPSS For Prostate symptoms

IPSS for Prostate symptoms - ipss.pdf (fhft.nhs.uk)

Local sexual health clinic information

Local sexual health clinic information - Local Clinics in Your Area | Lothian Sexual Health

Mental Health

We are very fortunate to have Mental Health Nurses working at the GP practice that you can request an appointment with via eConsult. We also have access to the West Lothian Community Wellbeing Hub at Boghall. Please see below for a list of useful mental health information.

Mental Health Signposting Guide - Download mental health signposting guide.
Practice Mental Health Nurse Leaflet - Download practice mental health nurse leaflet.
West Lothian Community Wellbeing Hubs - Download West Lothian Community Wellbeing Hubs leaflet.

Minor Ailment Clinic Pharmacy First

Minor Ailment Clinic Pharmacy First - NHS Pharmacy First Scotland | NHS inform

Minor Injuries Clinic

Minor Injuries Clinic - Minor Injuries Unit � Right Care Right Place (nhslothian.scot)

Mirena Heavy Periods HRT

Download Mirena Heavy Periods HRT PDF.

Musculoskeletal Problems and Self Help

We are very fortunate to have Primary Care Specialist Physiotherapists working at the GP practice that you can request an appointment with via eConsult. Please see below for further musculoskeletal information:

MSK problems and self help - Muscle, bone and joint injuries / problems | NHS inform
Self-Referral form for walking aid assessment at Physiotherapy - Download form.
Physiotherapy self-referral form - Download form.
Musculoskeletal patient info sheet - Download info sheet.

More information about Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in NHS Lothian can be found by visiting the West Lothian GP Advanced Practice Physiotherapy Services (GP APP) website.