Free checklist
The doctor's bag checklist
A monthly check of the kit every visiting clinician needs. Medicines should be agreed with your clinical leads and kept within their expiry dates.
Home visits
For GPs & visiting clinicians
1 printable page
Free PDF
Download the free doctor's bag checklist
A printable PDF for GPs & visiting clinicians. Print as many copies as you need.
What’s inside
Everything on the checklist
Diagnostics
- Stethoscope
- Blood pressure monitor and cuffs
- Thermometer and covers
- Pulse oximeter
- Diagnostic set (otoscope / ophthalmoscope) and spare batteries
- Glucose meter, strips and lancets
- Peak flow meter and mouthpieces
- Pen torch
- Tendon hammer
- Urine test strips
Consumables
- Gloves and apron
- Hand rub
- Dressings and tape
- Syringes and needles
- Sharps bin (portable)
- Tongue depressors
- Specimen pots and bags
- Lubricating gel
Admin
- Prescription pad stored securely
- Headed paper and forms
- Local contact numbers
- Charged phone
Medicines (agreed locally)
Columns to fill in:
Medicine
Strength
Qty
Expiry
OK
FAQs
Common questions
Is the doctor's bag checklist free?
Yes. It’s one of more than 20 free resources in our GP resources library . Just enter your email to unlock the library and download the PDF.
Can I print it?
Yes. Each resource is a printable A4 PDF, and you can print as many copies as your team needs.
Who is it for?
It’s designed for GPs & visiting clinicians, and is useful for practice managers, nurses and anyone responsible for home visits in your team.
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