YOU MAY BE ASKED BY A MEMBER OF THE PRACTICE STAFF TO PROVIDE PHOTOGRAPHS. 

YOU CAN DO THIS VIA eCONSULT SERVICE

Before sending your photograph please read the following important information: 
If you are or become unwell with any of high fever, headache or vomiting alongside a rash please contact the practice again urgently.
High quality photographs can be very helpful and can reduce the need for attending a consultation.

Some useful tips include:

  • For skin lesions include a measurement – if you have a ruler this is ideal. If not other items such as a coin next to the lesion can give an idea of scale
  • Do not include your face or other identifying features such as tattoos unless absolutely necessary.
  • Do not take or send photographs of sensitive body parts including breast or genitalia
Your photograph will form part of your confidential medical record. Once the images are transferred into your record they will be deleted from the practice’s NHS e-mail. The images on your device and/or email accounts remain your responsibility.
If you are unable to get good quality images or are unsure about storage we can offer alternatives such as video consultation.
You have the right to withhold or withdraw consent for photography at any time by contact the practice.

Your photograph may be viewed by other clinicians in the practice for second opinions or educational purposes. This may include if referral to skin specialists is required. They will not be shared further without your explicit consent.

If you consent to proceed, please use the eCONSULT service request practice NHS clinical e-mail and attach the images. 

PLEASE DO NOT SEND IMAGES UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN ASKED BY A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM

 
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