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Antenatal Clinic
Run by a midwife once a week on Wednesdays . |
Baby Clinic
Run by a doctor and a nurse on a Tuesday mornings. |
Family Planning
These appointments are available for all aspects of sexual health issues. You can request to see either a GP or a member of the nursing team. |
Cervical Smears
Our practice nurses carry out most of the smear tests. These are usually taken during the nurses' normal clinic times. Please note that mid -cycle (usually 14 days after your last period) is the best time to have your smear taken because a clearer background to the sample can be gained around this time. |
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Diabetic Clinic
These clinics are by appointment and are open to all diabetics for reviews and advice. The diabetic clinic is run on a Thursday afternoon with our diabetic trained nurse.
To enable us to accurately monitor your recent blood sugar levels you will also be required to book a fasting blood test (early appointment - no food - water only for 12 hours prior to test), with the blood nurse, at least two weeks before your diabetic appointment.
Due to the new Department of Health Guidelines it is now necessary to test for microalbuminuria which requires an early morning urine sample to be taken on the morning of your blood test, and handed into reception on arrival, to be sent off for analysis. You will therefore need to collect a white topped specimen bottle before your blood appointment, so you can bring this with you on the day of blood test.
If you have any optician reports or have attended for either NHS or private Chiropody could you please bring a copy with you when you attend your appointment.
There is a monthly clinic run by the podiatrists for diabetic patients. If you would like to know when the podiatrist is attending please contact reception.
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Asthma / COPD Clinic
Both asthma and COPD clinics are nurse-led and are open to all asthmatics or patients with COPD for assessment, advice and management of symptoms. When booking please make a double appointment. |
Coronary Heart Disease Clinic
Coronary heart disease patients, such as those with a history of angina / previous heart attack will be invited to attend a review clinic.
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Stroke Clinic
Patients who have suffered a stroke will be invited for a review. |
Blood Pressure Clinic
This clinic is for the benefit of patients with hypertension, or patients who need to have their blood pressure monitored regularly. These clinics are by appointment only. |
Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunisation
These are routinely offered to all at risk patients. The clinics are usually run in early autumn. |
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Travel Clinic
Tadworth Medical Centre is a registered yellow fever centre. If you are going abroad and would like to know what vaccinations you will need you can ring Masta Travel Advice 0906 822 4100 and then make an appointment with one of our practice nurses. General information on health risks and vaccination requirements is also available. The nurse will advise you on vaccinations and can start vaccinating you on your first appointment!
Please note that a number of vaccinations and antimalarials are not available under the NHS. They will incur a cost and need to be paid for prior to vaccination. Any forms also need to be completed prior to the clinic. If possible try to book your travel clinic appointment at least six to eight weeks prior to your departure. Please bring as much information as possible on your travel itinerary and details of any recent immunisations elsewhere.
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Phlebotomy Service
The practice runs a phlebotomy service for patients requiring blood tests. These take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. If you require a fasting blood test (you now need to fast for 12 hours prior to blood test), please let the receptionist know and she will endeavour to get you the earliest appointment possible! |
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New Patient Check & Well- Man/Well-Woman Checks
Our nurses carry out checks incorporating health screening and lifestyle advice. If you are attending one of these appointments please bring a sample of urine with you for testing.
Specialist Clinics
We have specialists who attend the surgery on a regular basis covering rheumatology, urology and general surgery. The shoulder clinic is run by Dr Greenway and a consultant orthopaedic surgeon. There is are regular clinics run by a dietician. There is also a multi led allergy clinic.
Diagnostics
At Tadworth medical centre we have an on-site utralsound clinic carried out by a qualified radiographer. Referrals are made by your GP when clinically indicated. |
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