Springfield Medical Centre

(THE SERVICES WITH ASTERISKS ** WILL NEED A SPECIAL APPOINTMENT)

Health Screening**

These are available to both men and women and include a physical examination, full blood screen (including cholesterol, liver function tests and blood sugar), ECG and other tests, as necessary.

Advice is available on diet, weight control, exercise, alcohol and smoking.

Well Woman Care

Cervical Smears / Breast Examinations**: these should be done on a regular basis for all women.

Menopause: assessment and management.

Pregnancy Tests: immediate results.

Maternity Care: antenatal and postnatal checks.

Family Planning

Your doctor will advise you on all aspects of family planning in complete confidence.

Child Development Assessment

These should be carried out at six weeks, between three and four years and between twelve to thirteen years of age.

Vaccination Clinic

Every Tuesday and Wednesday morning.

Travel Vaccinations

Your doctor will advise which vaccinations are necessary and when you should be given them.

Cryosurgery**

This is now available and is covered by the VHI Scheme. A large number of lesions can be treated painlessly by this technique.

Surgical Procedures**

Several surgical procedures can be carried out in the surgery. Many of these are covered by the VHI Scheme.

Driving Fitness Tests

These include Eye Tests.

The Practice Nurse

The practice nurse is available in the treatment room by appointment and can help with the following:

Fees

There is no "set fee". The fee is charged in accordance with the consultation and whether any extra investigations, injections, smears or other treatments and procedures are performed. Your doctor will be happy to discuss any fees in advance with you. In order to simplify the practice administration, we would request that all medical fees be paid at the time of consultation. The receptionist will issue a receipt. It is a policy of this practice to itemise its medical fees.