Dr Susan TaylorGP

Remote and Rural Primary

CareMorvern Medical Centre

Loch lineMorvern

PA34 5UY

Dr Susan TaylorGP

Remote and Rural Primary CareMorvern Medical Centre

Lochaline MorvernOban Argyll

PA34 5UYadministrator@gp55643.highland-hb.scot.nhs.uk

• I work as a GP in Morvern (pop ~ 350)– an isolated peninsula, west of Fort William

• Life has been transformed with the opening of the new Medical Centre in 2004– previously we worked in an extension to my house

• I am very fortunate in being helped in the practice by Dr Richard Houston who works part-time

Dr Susan Taylor, Dr Richard Houston and Jess MacIntyre at the opening of new Morvern Medical Centre November 2004.Plaque was hand embroidered by Jess MacInyre – oldest resident aged 91.

The Old Surgery New Morvern Medical Centre

• We have a small team of reception staff working part-time with widely varying tasks – reception duties, dispensing, fish feeding, computer maintenance, coffee making, mail sorting ……the list is endless.

We are almost 1 hr from the nearest ambulance so have to provide immediate care to our patients, so resuscitation training is essential.

We also provide a minor injuries service.

We have our own audiometer for hearing assessments and have an excellent chest lead device making ECGs fast and easy

• The work is widely varying, from fish farmers, to stock brokers, from postmen to sand miners; every day is different.

• Transportation comes in many forms and ferries are part of daily life

• Diving is a popular sport and can provide casualties

• Relaxation is as important as work and there is usually time for a walk or cycle most days

• Ski-ing is available at Anoch Mhor – just over an hour’s drive away

• Bodyboarding is very refreshing

• Boats can be fun for doctors too

I have lived and worked in this community for 12 years , and even with the midges, have never regretted my decision to come here .I recommend remote and rural general practice as a great way to work, live and play