Walk-in Doctor

Busy Pharmacy is looking to add a walk-In doctor, there is 1 office space with 2 exam rooms, which is very flexible with doctors' needs. Please inquire further for more details, a great location with a great opportunity to expand whether you are looking for locum position or long term.

Give advice, assessment, and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries such as cuts, bruises, minor infections, sprains, and skin complaints. Or daily issues, not concerning surgical procedures.

Physicians practicing in a walk-in clinic must use their professional judgment to determine whether it would be appropriate to sensitively remind patients: That there are differences between episodic care and care that is provided as part of a sustained physician-patient relationship2; About the benefits of seeing their primary care provider, if they have one, for care within their physician’s scope of practice; and/or About the benefits of having a primary care provider and encouraging them to seek one out, if they don’t already have one. Physicians practicing in a walk-in clinic who are asked for assistance in finding a primary care provider must be as helpful as possible in supporting the patient.3 Meeting the Standard of Practice Physicians practicing in a walk-in clinic must meet the standard of practice of the profession, which applies regardless of whether care is being provided in a sustained or episodic manner. For example, physicians practicing in a walk-in clinic must conduct any assessments, tests, or investigations that are required for them to appropriately provide treatment and must provide or arrange for appropriate follow-up care.4 Physicians practicing in a walk-in clinic who limit the care or services they provide due to the episodic nature of walk-in clinic care5 must: Make decisions to limit the services they provide due to the episodic nature of walk-in clinic care in good faith; Communicate any limitations to patients clearly and straightforwardly; and Communicate appropriate next steps to patients seeking care or services that are not provided, considering factors such as the urgency of the patient’s needs and whether other healthcare providers are involved in the patient’s care.