FCP Musculoskeletal (MSK) Specialist

 

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This surgery offers a First Contact Practitioner (FCP) service for musculoskeletal (MSK) issues.

Here are the exclusion and inclusion criteria. Patients can schedule appointments directly with the FCP without needing to consult a GP for MSK concerns.

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Booking into FCP MSK Specialist diary:

  • Each appointment is 20 minutes (book directly into their diary).
  • The patient will be called and assessed/triaged, given advice, their questions answered, exercises given, and where appropriate, GP notes updated.
  • Red flags will be referred on appropriately.
 

Inclusion Criteria: Musculoskeletal Problems

  • All soft tissue injuries, sprains, strains or sports injuries
  • Arthritis
  • Problems with muscles, ligaments, tendons or bones, e.g. tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, ankle sprains
  • Spinal problems including lower back, mid-back and neck pain
  • Spinal-related pain in arms or legs, including nerve symptoms, e.g. pins and needles or numbness
  • Post-orthopaedic surgery (may differ between localities)
  • Any acute (new/sever) or chronic (long standing) musculoskeletal issue
 

Exclusion Criteria: Non-Musculoskeletal Problems

  • Acutely unwell patients
  • Children under 16
  • Women's health, antenatal and postnatal problems (unless you have our enhanced Women's Health FCP service)
  • House-bound patients
  • Neurological and respiratory conditions
  • Acute mental health crises
  • Patients who do not want to see a FCP

Published: Nov 25, 2024