Your doctor can arrange this in conjunction with the nurse. It consists of two visits to the surgery. The monitor is fitted by the nurse and it will take regular readings of your blood pressure over 24 hours. The nurse will then remove the monitor and you will see your doctor straight away for your result. If you feel you would benefit from a 24 hour blood pressure monitor make an appointment to discuss it with your doctor.

Blood pressure checks can be carried out by the doctor or nurse, either on its own or as part of a consultation.

If you have concerns about your cholesterol, make an appointment to discuss these with your doctor. You can be referred to the nurse for a routine blood test, if necessary.

Your doctor can carry out eyesight testing and/or medical examinations for car, bus, taxi licences etc. This can be done by making an appointment with your doctor. This service is not covered by the medical card.

Ear syringing can be done by making an appointment with the nurse. It is advised that you use olive oil (or ask your pharmacist for an alternative) for a few days prior to attending for your appointment, to soften the wax beforehand.

This is a heart tracing test and can be done in the surgery by the nurse. It takes approximately 20 minutes. If you feel you would benefit from an ECG, make an appointment to discuss it with your doctor.

The nurse can conduct haemochromatosis testing and can carry out venesections (a procedure to reduce the iron load by withdrawing blood), in the surgery. This are done by appointment and is covered by most health insurance policies.

We can carry out nebuliser treatment at the surgery in case of acute asthma.

Blood tests must be organised through your doctor and can be carried out by the nurse. We provide a service that brings samples to the lab each day at 12.15.

Should you require a specific form completed as part of a medical or a general check, speak to the receptionist and this can be arranged.

Minor skin lesions can be removed at the Surgery. This can be done by making an appointment with your doctor. This is covered by most health insurance policies.

Suture removal can be done at the surgery by appointment with our nurse.

The nurse can carry out all routine injections such as B12, Prolia, influenza, pneumonia, and all childhood vaccinations, as may be necessary.

You doctor or nurse can carry out cryotherapy on warts. This usually consists of a few visits. This is covered by most health insurance policies. To avail of this service make an appointment with your doctor or nurse.

A full health screen is a comprehensive health check up carried out by the doctor and the nurse. It gives a good overall view of your general health. It will consist of an online questionnaire, a number of (non-invasive) tests including:

An ECG (heart tracing) test, Blood testing to check including full blood count (can detect infection, anemia as well as gives a good indication of overall health) thyroid function, liver function, Cholesterol. The doctor or nurse will also carry out a Urinalysis test (urine check). This test can help diagnose diabetes, certain kidney and liver disorders, certain metabolic conditions and urinary infections. You will also have your blood pressure taken, discuss diet and lifestyle and the doctor may order additional tests if indicated.

Often when attending a doctor there can be a lot of information to take in at once this is why when your results are ready you will receive an easy to read, printable, detailed report explaining your results and what they mean.

• The flu vaccination is recommended for all those aged 65 and over. It is also recommended for:

• Pregnant women
• Patients with Immunosuppression (due to disease or treatment)
• Household contacts or out of home carers (for persons with increased risk)
• Morbidly obese people
• Children with conditions that compromise respiratory function
• Children on long-term aspirin therapy
• Residents of a nursing home or other long stay facility
• Workers in close contact with pigs, poultry or water fowl.
• Healthcare workers
• Those with:
  • Chronic respiratory disease
  • Chronic heart disease
  • Chronic renal failure
  • Chronic liver disease
  • Chronic neurological disease
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Haemoglobinopathies

If you are unsure as to whether you should get the flu vaccine, please talk to your doctor or nurse. The flu vaccine is a seasonal vaccine and usually becomes available around the end of

September/beginning of October. The Practice runs flu clinics throughout October in the practice every Tuesday and Thursday from 2.00 – 3.30 , no appointment is necessary. The flu vaccine can be administered on its own, either in one of our clinics or by appointment with the nurse, or as part of your consultation with your doctor or nurse.