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 [email protected]
• 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