Cryotherapy
- Cryotherapy is useful for treatment of warts and other minor skin lesions. This service if recommended is provided by appointment, on specific days, after consultation with the doctor.
Ear Syringing
- Ear syringing is performed by our doctor. We generally advise softening the wax with Waxol or olive oil for 1 week in advance of your appointment.
Implanon
Implanon is a long term, reversible form of contraception (LARC).
If you think this may be suitable for you, please make an appointment to see a doctor who will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this method, as well as assessing your suitability and explaining the procedure for insertion and necessary follow up.
When you are booking an appointment to have the Implanon inserted please inform the reception staff so the appropriate time can be allocated for your appointment.
For information regarding cost please speak to our administration staff or view our Costs.
For further information please see www.ifpa.ie or download the consent and information leaflets here:
Implanon patient information
Consent for Implanon Use
Minor Surgery
We provide a range of minor surgical procedures including:
Biopsy and excision of skin lesions and cysts.
Incision and drainage of abscesses
Suturing of lacerations
Removal of foreign bodies (including from the eyes)
Resection of Ingrown toenails
While some of these procedures may be required on an urgent basis others will be planned, by appointment, if recommended following consultation with the doctor.
Most of these procedures may be covered by the GMS (medical card scheme) or directly by your health insurance. In all other cases please check the cost with our administration staff in advance. For more information view our Costs
Joint Injections
Some musculoskeletal conditions can benefit from injection of joints or adjacent areas. This procedure is planned, by appointment, if recommended following consultation with the doctor.
Mirena Coil
This is a form of longterm, reversible contraception.
If you think the Mirena IUS (coil) may be suitable for you, please make an appointment to see a doctor who will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this method , as well as assessing your suitability and explaining the procedure for insertion and necessary follow up.
When you are booking an appointment to have the Mirena inserted please inform the reception staff so the appropriate time can be allocated for your appointment.
For information regarding cost please speak to our administration staff or view our Costs
For further information please see www.ifpa.ie or download the consent and information leaflets here:
Intrauterine (Mirena) Coil Patient information
Wound Care
Care of wounds, removal of sutures and the dressing and management of ulcers is provided, by appointment, by our nursing staff.
Screeing Programmes
Lifestyle Clinic
The aim of this clinic is to help to our patients who wish to lead a healthier lifestyle but are unsure where to start. It is widely known that health problems such as diabetes, obesity and lung disease are on the increase. Busy and stressful lifestyles can lead to us neglecting exercise and healthy eating.
The clinic is open to all patients who feel they wish to make a lifestyle change but need some support to do so.
You may benefit if …
You are concerned about your diet, exercise or alcohol intake.
You are under pressure or stress in your work or home life or are feeling fatigued.
You are a smoker who would like to quit.
If you have concerns regarding a specific, acute, symptom it may be more relevant to arrange a consultation with the doctor first.
The lifestyle clinic is a nurse led, appointment only service.
You may self-refer or be advised to attend following consultation with the doctor.
In advance we ask that a Lifestyle Clinic Questionaire be completed.
This is available for download here from our website or from the office.
At your initial assessment, measurements such as weight, height or blood pressure may be taken. Basic fasting blood tests may also be undertaken.
The nurse will review your questionnaire allowing you to identify, together, your particular lifestyle issues. The nurse will help you to set a goal and plan towards achieving this.
Motivational and education materials will be provided where helpful.
Should you have any further questions or you feel that you, or a loved one would benefit from our clinic, please do not hesitate to ask.
Please see our Useful links section for further information you may find helpful or download the following forms here:
Lifestyle Clinic Questionnaire
Men’s Health Assessment (Wellman)
The aim of the clinic is to provide a health promotion and screening opportunity for our male patients. It is widely known that men’s life expectancy remains lower than their female counterparts. Men are slower to attend for routine check-ups or to seek help when they are concerned about a new symptom.
We are providing this service for all male patients attending the practice. However we particularly encourage those between the ages of 40-70 as they may benefit most from a health check.
You may also benefit if you feel a busy or stressful lifestyle has led to you neglecting exercise and healthy eating. If you feel you are smoking or using alcohol to excess or you have a family history of any significant medical conditions.
If you have concerns regarding a specific, acute, symptom it may be more relevant to arrange a consultation with the doctor first.
What to expect…
Your Men’s Health Assessment will take place over two planned appointments.
In advance we will ask that a Men’s Health Questionnaire be completed. This is available for download here or from the office.
First visit – Nurse
The first visit is with our practice nurse. You should attend this visit FASTING for 14 hours and bring along a sample of urine.
The nurse will take your fasting blood tests, check your urine sample and take important measurements such as your weight, height and blood pressure.
You may also have the following tests completed
- ECG (heart tracing)
- Spirometry (if you are a smoker or have a chest complaint)
- Faecal Occult blood (test for bowel cancer)
- Prostate blood test (PSA) – all patients requesting this test must read the following Prostate test information leaflet. It is provided to allow you to fully understand the potential consequences of a raised test result.
The nurse will also review your questionnaire and highlight any specific health concerns that you may have in preparation for your review appointment.
Second Visit – Doctor
You will subsequently attend for a second (review) visit with the doctor at least one week later for completion of your health assessment.
At this appointment a physical examination will be undertaken including examination of your heart, chest, abdomen and where relevant a prostate examination. If you are worried about having a prostate exam this factsheet may be of help to you. Digital rectal exam explanation
The results of your measurements and investigations taken with the nurse will be reviewed and you will have the opportunity to discuss with the doctor any relevant health or lifestyle issues which have been identified and plan any required treatment.
We are also running a nurse led Lifestyle Clinic for those requiring a briefer assessment of health and lifestyle issues or for the provision of education around these topics
Should you have any further questions or feel that you or a loved one would benefit from our clinic, please do not hesitate to ask our administration staff.
Please see our Useful links section for further information you may find helpful or download the following forms:
Men’s health Assessment leaflet
Having your prostate checked – a guide for men
Sexual Health Screening
Our Sexual Health Screening clinic is an appointment only service delivered by our doctors.
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