Your Health "MOT": Why We Send Questionnaires

Key Information:

• The “MOT” Analogy: Have you ever wondered why we send you text messages or questionnaires about your health? Think of your annual review like an “MOT for your health.” Just like a car needs checks before it gets a certificate, we need to perform safety checks before we can issue your repeat prescription for another year.
• Why It Matters: The main reason is safety. We need to make sure your long-term medications remain safe and effective for you.
• The “Diagnostics”: Instead of plugging a car into a computer, we check “under the bonnet” using:
  • Simple questionnaires (your replies).
  • Basic health checks (blood tests, blood pressure, or weight checks).
• Your Role: Your reply provides the complete report. Answering our questions gives us the up-to-date information needed to safely sign off on your prescriptions. It also helps the practice run efficiently, allowing us to focus on patients who need urgent care.