CLINICS
Special
Services
The doctors and nurses of the practice are all committed to health promotion,
believing it is better, where possible, to prevent illness rather than
treat it.
NHS Health Checks
All patients over the age of 40 are encouraged to attend the nurses for a regular health check.
Smear Test
This is an examination of the neck of the womb (cervix) for changes which occur before cancer develops. We strongly recommend this test for all women up to the age of 65 who are or who have been sexually active, and we run a recall system for this examination.
Chlamydia Screening
We encourage all patients between the ages of 16 and 25 to undertake an annual urine screening test for chlamydia.
Antenatal
Clinic
This is run jointly by the midwife on Tuesday between 2.00
and 3.30pm by appointment.
Child Development And Immunisation
Routine immunisations and developmental checks are carried out every
Monday between 1.30 and 3.00pm
by appointment.
Travel
Immunisation
If you intend going abroad on holiday or business you may need the protection of travel vaccinations. Please complete a travel vaccination form and hand in at reception. The Practice Nurse will check what vaccinations you need for your destination and look at what you have already received. You will then be contacted to advise if vaccinations are required. If possible allow two months before departure. We advise you to take a sterile needle pack whenever visiting third world countries where hygiene is dubious.
Adult
Immunisation
We run an annual influenza program and we offer all other immunisations as recommended by the Department of Health.
Family
Planning
All the doctors offer advice about family planning, including the pill and all other methods. Coils, Mirenas and subcutaneous contraceptive implants are fitted in surgery by Dr Gallop.
The doctors are happy to prescribe the 'morning after' contraceptive at any consultation. This can be taken up to 72 hours after intercourse and the service is, of course, completely confidential. We also belong to the 'C Card Scheme', ie if you are under 25 years, you can register and receive free condoms on presentation of your card.
Minor
Surgery Services
These are carried out by our doctors and nurses - you will need a special
appointment. Please make an appointment with one of our doctors first.
Diabetic
Clinic
We run a regular diabetic clinic where advice is given on all aspects
relating to diabetes.
The practice is regularly visited by the mobile retinopathy camera unit to
complement our care of diabetics.
Chronic Heart Disease Clinics
These clinics are run by the nurse and offer help and advice regarding all aspects of the disease.
Asthma And COPD (Chronic Lung Disease) Clinics
These clinics are run by the nurse and offer help and advice on lifestyle, inhaler technique and medication. Patients are seen regularly and referred back to the doctor when appropriate.
Smoking Cessation Clinics
These are run in the practice by a qualified Phoenix ssmoking cessation advisor.
Non-NHS Examinations/Services
If you need a special examination, eg fitness to undertake sport, pre-employment
medical or PSV and LGV medicals, these will be undertaken by appointment
and a fee will be charged. A list of these charges is displayed in the
reception area.
Health
Promotion
We encourage
all our patients to share the responsibility for their health, both
by preventing disease and treating existing diseases. Many serious diseases
can be prevented by pursuing a healthy way of life. You may discuss ways of promoting
improvements in your general health with your doctor or with our practice
nurses.
Particularly
Important Are:
SMOKING - The single largest preventable cause of ill health in this
country. A major cause of cancer, bronchitis and heart disease.
DIET - To
control weight and to reduce cholesterol in the blood to prevent heart
disease.
EXERCISE - To reduce weight and increase wellbeing.
Comments
And Complaints
We operate
a practice complaints procedure as part of an NHS system dealing with
complaints. Should you have any comments, suggestions or complaints
regarding the practice, please make an appointment with the practice
manager.
Patient
Confidentiality And Data Protection
We ask you for personal information so that you can receive appropriate care and treatment.
This information is recorded on computer and we are registered under the Data
Protection Act. The practice will ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained
at all times by all members of the practice team. However, for the effective functioning
of a multi-disciplinary team it is sometimes necessary that medical information about you is
shared between members of the practice team.
Freedom Of Information – Publication Scheme
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 obliges the practice to produce a Publication
Scheme. A Publication Scheme is a guide to the ‘classes’ of information
the practice intends to routinely make available.
This scheme is available from reception.
