A Family GP Clinic
General Health Screening
Our GP’s provide general health Screenings for all our patients. Health Screenings are medical tests that can provide doctors with early indicators of existing problems, early detection of diseases and health conditions. Health screening is an excellent way to diagnose potential problems early, when they may be easier to treat. We highly recommended screening tests.
A General Health Screening involves a consultation with the GP who will base your individual tests based on your medical history, family history, lifestyle and presenting current issues.
This can include:
- Blood Tests
- Diabetes Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Cardiovascular Screening and ECG
- Stress and Mental Health Assessment
- Weight and BMI
The GP will discuss and make recommendations based on the consultation and results
Referrals
The GP must see you to examine you before doing a referral letter to a consultant, physiotherapist, X- Ray or MRI .
The GP will not and is not obliged to issue patients with referral letters until they are seen by the GP.
Results
We use SMS messaging to inform our patients that their results have been reviewed by the GP. Results are given by a medical Health professional. In the event that you have not heard from the clinic within 10 days, please contact reception.
Results of MRI / CT Scans and Dexa Scans or any complicated results will be discussed by consultation between you and the GP by appointment.
24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
High Blood Pressure (HBP) otherwise known as Hypertension is dangerous. High Blood Pressure causes the heart to work harder which puts you at risk of stroke and heart attack. Oftentimes there are no symptoms, however there are certain co risk indications that could contribute to a diagnosis of High Blood Pressure.
By treating High Blood Pressure you are preventing serious Cardiovascular Disease.
- Family History of High Blood Pressure
- Stress
- Smoking
- Sleep Apnea
- Overweight and Obesity
- Inactive Lifestyle
- Excess Alcohol intake
- Kidney Disease
- Adrenal Disorders
- Thyroid Disorders
- Diabetes
- Excess Salt in the diet
- Old Age
Anyone from any walk of life can have High Blood Pressure and it can start at any age. It is important to check Blood Pressure regularly. Everyone can get a High Blood Pressure reading from time to time and this should not necessarily be alarming.
The GP may well advise the wearing of a 24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor to definitively rule out Hypertension (HBP).
On the other hand the 24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor can also indicate if you need medication and / or lifestyle modification.
Blood Pressure should be checked regularly if you are taking medication for High Blood Pressure.
The 24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor is small, light and easy to wear and should not interfere with your daily activities in work or rest. The 24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor should not interfere with your ability to sleep comfortably.
The GP is here to help you and advise you if you have any questions about High Blood Pressure.
Phoenix Medical Clinic
Nurse Only Appointments
- Regular Blood Tests
- Cervical Smear Test
- Paediatric and Adult Immunisations
- Diabetic Clinic
- Chronic Disease Management
- 24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
- ECG
- Urinalysis
- Spirometry
- Wound Care and Dressings
- Vital Signs: Blood pressure, pulse weight, height and BMI measurements
Phoenix Medical Clinic
Undergraduate Teaching Practice
The Phoenix Medical Clinic provides undergraduate teaching for The Royal College of Surgeons and Trinity College Dublin.
Students who are studying to become doctors in their chosen field spend time working alongside clinic staff. This provides students with the opportunity to learn about the role of a GP family practice.
Students will sit in on GP consultants only with the patients permission.
We welcome our students and wish them well in their exams and future clinical careers