The Abingdon Medical Practice

CLINICS AND OTHER SERVICES

We provide the following clinics which are all held in the surgery.

Infant And Baby (Child Development) Clinic

The clinic is held every Wednesday afternoon between 2.00 and 4.00pm. It is run by Dr Chua in conjunction with a health visitor and our nursing team. The health visitor will be happy to see you to discuss any problems related to child-care during these times and by appointment outside of baby clinic time. Appointments will be made for you with the doctor for developmental checks. Please note that sick children should not be brought to this clinic as they may infect the well babies. If your child is unwell please make an appointment in the usual way.

Diabetes

The clinic is held monthly and is run by Dr Kilduff and our practice nurse. We aim to offer a full assessment of your diabetes (for Type 2 Diabetes only - late onset) on an annual basis. Appointments are booked through our Reception Manager Ann Murray.

Asthma

Asthma care within the practice is co-ordinated by one of the partners, Dr Raby cmm who has an interest in this field. We aim to see all those on treatment for asthma at least once a year to check that they are on optimal treatment. We do not run a designated asthma clinic but are happy to see you by appointment with either our practice nurse or your usual doctor. Practical issues such as the use of your inhaler device or peak flow meter are best dealt with by the practice nurse.

Maternity Services

All the partners at the practice are on the Obstetric list which means that they are able to offer you the full range of antenatal and postnatal care at the practice in conjunction with the local midwives and hospitals.

Family Planning Services

All the doctors and practice nurses are fully qualified in all aspects of family planning. We offer a full range of services and appointments can be made in normal surgery hours. Coil (IUD) fitting is performed within the practice by Dr Corbett - please discuss it first with your usual doctor who will liaise with Dr Corbett for you to arrange a suitable appointment.

Travel Vaccinations

Our practice nurses can advise you and administer the inoculations you may require for travel abroad (we are an approved practice for Yellow Fever vaccine administration). It is best to seek advice at least six weeks before travelling. Please note that there is a charge for some of these vaccinations and the accompanying certificates - the receptionist will advise you of these charges before your appointment.

Minor Operations

All the doctors have been approved to carry out certain minor surgical procedures. These include minor skin lesions and cysts and are carried out at the end of a morning surgery to allow adequate time. This appointment should only be made after prior discussion with your usual doctor. You need to tell the receptionist the reason for your appointment so that it is appropriately scheduled.

New Patients

All new patients are required to undertake a brief health check as part of the registration procedure. This is carried out by our practice nurse or healthcare assistant and provides us with a record of your health needs and promotes early detection of illness. Please bring a urine sample for testing at this check.

Non-NHS Examinations

Medical examinations for special purposes such as pre-employment, fitness to travel, elderly drivers, fitness to undertake sports etc, will be provided by appointment only. There will be a charge for this service; please ask the receptionist beforehand.

Cervical Smears

These are carried out by the practice nurses or the doctors. Appointments can be made by the receptionist.

Private Prescriptions

Please note that private prescriptions from consultants will only be converted into NHS prescriptions if we have been involved in the referral. However, the initial prescription from your consultant should be taken to the chemist for dispensing in the normal way. Please book an appointment with your GP or put in a written request if you need to continue with this medication. This will only be issued when we have received a letter from your consultant informing us of the treatment plan. Prescriptions from private GPs cannot be converted into NHS prescriptions.

Private Treatment

We regret that we are unable to administer treatment prescribed in the private medical sector such as chemotherapy or infertility treatment.

Access To Records

If you wish to have access to your medical records you should make your application to the reception manager in writing. She will then reply to you and you will be invited into the surgery to read the records. A charge will be made for any copies taken.

Charges

Charges may be made for services to patients which are not available on the NHS such as certain travel vaccinations, private medical certificates, private insurance claim forms and various types of medical examinations to name but a few. The receptionist will inform you of these charges, which follow BMA recommendations. A list is displayed at reception for your information.

Private Insurance

We are always happy to make referrals into the private sector if required. However, please note that we are unable to sign insurance claim forms if we have not been previously involved in the referral. As it is non-NHS work there is a charge for this service in accordance with BMA recommended guidelines.