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CLINICS Asthma Clinic Asthma affects at least two people in fifty. By understanding the condition and how to treat it, you can help yourself and the doctor keep your asthma under control. - Educate patients about their asthma condition and medication involved. Blood Tests Blood can be taken by our in-house phlebotomist between 8.30am-12 noon each weekday by appointment. Cervical Screening This important aspect of preventative medicine is readily available at the practice and appointments can be made to have this simple test undertaken by the nurses or your own doctor where appropriate. Child Health Surveillance All babies are requested to attend for their initial check-up between six to ten weeks of age. This is to assess such things as growth, hearing, development etc. Special time is set aside, so please try to attend or let us know as early as possible if you cannot make the appointment. Childhood Immunisation Children should have protection against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, MMR, HIB and Men C. You will be contacted by letter when these immunisations are due. Contraception All the doctors provide advice on the various forms of contraception, including caps and coils. This, like all services provided by the practice, is completely confidential. Emergency contraception is available. Counselling Diabetic Clinic Most of our diabetic patients are looked after at these clinics, although some with particular problems will still go to hospital. The nurses can advise or you may be referred by your doctor. Health Promotion We strongly support the emphasis and trend towards health education and self-reliance. Each person is largely responsible for their own state of health. Prevention is far better than cure and many conditions can be prevented by a healthy lifestyle without the need for drugs and treatment. The doctors and, in particular, the practice nurses will always be ready to offer help and encouragement. Hypertension Clinic High blood pressure is a condition which if untreated can lead to damage of the eyes and kidneys and increase the incidence of heart disease. If you suffer from raised blood pressure, the doctor may refer you to the nurse for advice and monitoring of the problem. Influenza Vaccination Each winter a programme for flu vaccination is carried out at the surgery. It is strongly recommended that patients at greatest risk, ie the elderly, diabetics, asthmatics and those with a history of heart disease, take advantage of this vaccination. Maternity There is a midwife available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons by appointment and our GPs will also undertake antenatal/postnatal care and pre-conceptual advice. Minor Surgery Clinic Problems suitable for in-house surgery include vasectomies, the removal of cysts, moles and other small growths, ingrowing toenails etc. Your doctor will be able to give advice. Additionally, the doctors can also treat other skin lesions, eg warts, with liquid nitrogen (Cryotherapy) and will be able to give advice. New Patient Health Check People joining this practice should undergo a new patient health check. This will be undertaken by the doctor or one of the nurses. Smoking Our doctors and nurses can give advice to help you stop smoking. There is a local smoking cessation helpline on freephone 0800 085 2113. Specimens These should be placed in the collection box in our specimen room, which is located by the rear entrance, before 12 noon each weekday. Travel Clinic The nurses can advise on and administer the vaccinations you will need for your holiday. They will also advise on malaria treatment. However, we are unable to administer certain vaccinations eg yellow fever, so please discuss your travel requirements with one of our nurses beforehand and complete an Immunisation for Foreign Travel form. Well Person Checks The nurses can advise or, alternatively, speak to your doctor. |
