Home visits are at the discretion of the doctor. Please do not ask the doctor to call unless the patient is genuinely too ill to come to the surgery. If the patient has a temperature or rash, coming to the surgery will do no harm and will not endanger others, but please inform the receptionist on arrival. When the condition of the patient does require a home visit, please try to give notice before 11.00am on the same day the visit is required.