The three doctors at Invergowrie have called for their practice and patients to be treated fairly by NHS Tayside.
Doctors Mike Gray, Alison Thomson and Ronnie Ip say they are committed to the community and want to see the surgery in Errol Road upgraded for the benefit of their growing number of patients, but are concerned at the lack of action by the health authority.
They were speaking after Carse of Gowrie Councillor Douglas Pover wrote to Sandy Watson, chairman of NHS Tayside, a week ago about the lack of development of the GP premises.
In return, NHS Tayside said they were working with the practice “around medium to long-term sustainable options to meet the future needs of the Invergowrie and Carse of Gowrie population.”
The doctors said they wanted to assure all concerned with the practice, and in particular their patients, that they remain committed to the continuing provision and development of services from Invergowrie.
“Since taking over the practice in 2006, the registered patient population has increased from 500 to just over 1,500 patients, making it one of the fastest-growing practices in the country,” they stated.
In a national survey by the Scottish Government in 2011 looking at patient experience, the overall patient satisfaction level was recorded at 98%.
The doctors were delighted that the patients value their services and their approach to care and treatment.
They have been aware for some time that the growth of the practice had implications for the premises, and Government initiatives place more emphasis on care nearer to or in the patient’s home.
The doctors are disappointed by the lack of action so far.
“Despite assurances from NHS Tayside that the premises would be looked at, nothing has materialised so far,” they said.
“The doctors continue to press NHS Tayside on these issues and have sought support from Councillor Douglas Pover in this matter.
“All the doctors are asking for is that the practice and the patients be treated with equity so that their patients can receive what most other patients receive across the country.”