Each appointment with a doctor is for ten minutes and normally covers just one problem. If you think you will need longer than ten minutes, for example if you have multiple problems to discuss, you should book a double appointment.
A standard appointment with a nurse is also for ten minutes, but if we know why you’re seeing the nurse, we will book appointments as follows:
| Procedure | Appointment length in minutes |
| Asthma clinic | 20 |
| Blood test | 10 |
| B12 injection | 10 |
| Blood pressure (BP) | 10 |
| BP & blood test | 15 |
| CHD clinic | 20 |
| Contraception advice | 10 |
| Contraception implant fit/removal | 20 |
| Contraception pills & emergency | 10 |
| Contraceptive injection | 10 |
| COPD clinic | 20 |
| Diabetes clinic | 20 |
| Diaphragm check | 10 |
| Diaphragm fit | 15 |
| Doppler | 40 |
| Swabs | 15 |
| Blocked ear assessment | 10 |
| ECG | 15 |
| Flu/pneumonia vaccination | 5 |
| Glucose tolerance test | 10 |
| HRT fit | 10 |
| IUCD check | 10 |
| IUCD fit/removal | 20 |
| Leg ulcer | 20 |
| Omron | 10 |
| Ring pessary fit/change | 10 |
| Routine dressing | 10 |
| Routine injection | 10 |
| Smear | 20 |
| Smoking cessation | 20 |
| Spirometry | 20 – gap – 10 |
| Suture/clip removal | 10 |
| Travel vaccinations | 20 |
| Weight/diet | 10 |
| Well man | 15 |
| Well woman (no smear) | 15 |
| 75 year old check | 15 |