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Blood Tests

All blood tests must be requested by a doctor, either within the GP surgery or, if outside, a requesting letter will be required. Appointments for blood tests can be made any morning with the practice nurse. Results usually take up to two weeks. For diabetes and cholesterol testing the patient may be asked to fast from midnight.

If you are requesting blood test from a private consultant, please note that not all blood tests may be available to us, and additional costs may be charged to routine bloods from our own GPs

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ECG

ECG testing is performed on site by the nurse at the request of the GP. If an ECG is requested by a doctor not in the practice, a letter requesting same will be required

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24-hour BP Monitor

The nurse manages the 24 hour blood pressure monitor. Our GP will refer you for this and there is usually a waiting list for this service and you will be contacted about the monitor a few weeks in advance of using it. Some local pharmacies also offer the service which may be at a most suitable time and location for you. Please advise us if you would prefer to do that

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Childhood Immunisations

The practice administers the Primary Childhood Immunisation Schedule as per HSE guidance and the National Immunisations Office. Missed school vaccines are not currently administered in the practice but, please contact the surgery where we will be happy to give you further information about this.

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Seasonal Vaccines

The flu & pneumonia vaccines are available every autumn & winter.  It is available free of charge to patients with a medical card who are over 65 years or who fall into certain categories. If you do not fall into an eligible category, but would like a flu vaccine, we encourage you to attend your local pharmacy.

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Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy involves the use of liquid nitrogen to remove a variety of skin lesions, warts, verrucas etc. A doctor review may be required prior to treatment to assess suitability. Several treatment sessions may be required. We provide a cryotherapy clinic on Friday afternoons by appointment only. It is not recommended as a first line treatment for those under the age of 12.

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Ear Syringing

Syringing may be required for impacted wax. Use of softening drops or olive oil three times daily for 4-5 days is advised prior to attending.

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Chronic Disease Management

The practice participates in the HSE led Chronic disease management programme (CDM). This involves a review every six months for medical card and doctor visit card patients, who have certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, on blood thinning medication, and COPD. The practice will invite you for your review, which can include, bloods, blood pressure checks, and medication review.

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Cervical Check

We are a registered Cervical Check Practice. Any woman with a letter from cervical Check can contact the surgery to make an appointment for their cervical screening. We do not provide screening outside of cervical check.

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Dressings

The nurse can provide basic dressings to all patients on an appointment basis.  If being discharged from hospital for routine dressings, please bring written information from the hospital regarding the type of dressing you require, as occasionally, your wound may be better served by the public health nurse.

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Suture/clip Removal

The nurse can also remove stitches(sutures) and clips following      surgeries or injuries.  Please note that suture removal and clip removal is instructed by the hospital for specific times.  Please make your appointment well in advance so as to ensure removal on the correct days.

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Nurse Prescribing

The nurse in the practice is a registered nurse prescriber (RNP).  This allows her to prescribe certain medications to patients e.g. contraception, morning after pill, asthma, COPD, diabetes.  If this is a service you may be interested in using, please discuss this with the doctor or nurse to see if you are eligible for this service.