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Health promotion
& disease management clinics
The following clinics are run at the
surgery:
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Asthma & Diabetic Clinics
The asthma and diabetic clinics are practice nurse run. The practice
nurses are experienced and specially trained for this role. We seek to
help our patients understand and manage their conditions. Our aims are
to educate and advise people to maintain good health and prevent
problems so that they will have a long and fulfilled life. We like to
review each patient regularly depending on individual needs so that we
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Heart Clinic & Health Promotion Clinic
A nurse led clinic to provide optimal monitoring of patients with
established coronary heart conditions, for example, myocardial
infarction and angina. The clinic provides support and help to those who
have had a cardiac event to try to prevent further problems. Patients
are referred to the clinic by their GP or the hospital.
The Health Promotion Clinic is also nurse led and the primary aim is to
reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes in healthy people. The
clinic helps patients to understand their risks and take appropriate
action to improve their health by life style changes. Patients can be
referred by the GP, invited by letter or can make an appointment
directly with Reception.
Blood Tests
Your GP or Nurse may refer you to have a blood test, which can be very
useful in assessing your health and in diagnosing medical conditions. We
have a specific person trained in taking bloods known as a
Phlebotomist, though the Doctor or Nurse may also take your blood.
You will normally be advised of the type of blood test you need. If you
are having a fasting glucose test, a lipids test or a glucose tolerance
test, then you should not eat or drink from the evening before the test.
If in doubt, please ask at Reception.
The results of most routine blood tests should be available within 48
hours, (though can take up to a week) after the test. Please call our
results service on 01225 422911
between 2pm and 2.30pm Monday to Friday to obtain your results.
Medical Examinations
Some examinations such as HGV, PSV, Life Insurance etc are not covered
by the NHS. If you are in doubt, it is advisable to check with the
reception staff so they can book an appointment and tell you if a fee is
involved. All fees are set in accordance with the recommended British
Medical Association (BMA) standard rates. In addition, a fee is charged
for the signing of all private health and other claim forms, passport
applications and private letters based upon BMA rates.
    
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