Health Screening Services



We understand the stresses and pressures of a busy lifestyle. Medical research shows that lifestyle contributes to many common conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and some cancers.

Early detection of the signs of disease can prevent serious illness in the future. By having a comprehensive health check you will gain a detailed picture of your present state of health and by making the suggested changes in your lifestyle you can be proactive in promoting good health for yourself into the future.

 

1. Well Man Medical
2. Well Woman Medical
3. Diving Medical
4. Pre-Employment Medical
5. Insurance Medical
6. Cervical Cancer Screening



1.Well Man Medical

Prior to the consultation you will need to complete our medical questionnaire ,as this information helps to highlight any special concerns. 

WHAT TESTS ARE CARRIED OUT?

  • Electrocardiograph Heart Tracing (ECG)
  • Lung Function Test (Spirometry)
  • Haematology profile (FBC)
  • Liver function tests (LFT)
  • Kidney function tests (U&E)
  • Thyroid function test
  • Fasting Lipids(Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides)
  • Fasting Glucose
  • Haemochromatosis blood test
  • Urine Analysis
  • Faecal Occult Blood
  • PSA Prostate blood test (aged over 40)
  • DEXA Scan (for osteoporosis) 
  • Physical Examination including mole examination
    Eye Test
    Hearing Test
    Full Lifestyle analysis with the doctor


Supplementary tests may be suggested and arranged in certain cases.

          Ultrasound Scan

  • Colonoscopy

    WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

    Screening is the process of identifying a medical problem at its early stage, when treatment and management is much easier. A regular medical examination gives you useful information about your health and can sometimes also highlight familial or genetic conditions. Advice will be provided with regard to the management of any short-term and long-term medical problems.

APPOINTMENTS FOR FULL MEDICALS

Please remember to fast (ie. no food, but water is allowed) for 14 hours beforehand, to ensure accurate cholesterol and glucose results.

To make the appointment, please contact our reception staff on 051-370057 


2.Well Woman Medical
 
Prior to the consultation you will need to complete our medical questionnaire ,as this information helps to highlight any special concerns.
WHAT TESTS ARE CARRIED OUT?
  • Electrocardiograph Heart Tracing (ECG)
  • Lung Function Test (Spirometry)
  • Haematology profile (FBC)
  • Liver function tests (LFT)
  • Kidney function tests (U&E)
  • Thyroid function test
  • Fasting Lipids(Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides)
  • Fasting Glucose
  • Haemochromatosis blood test
  • Urine Analysis
  • Faecal Occult Blood
  • DEXA Scan (for osteoporosis) 
  • Smear Test
  • Breast Examination
  • Physical Examination including mole examination
    Eye Test
    Hearing Test
    Full Lifestyle analysis with the doctor


Supplementary tests may be suggested and arranged in certain cases. 

  • Ultrasound Scan
  • Colonoscopy

    WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

    Screening is the process of identifying a medical problem at its early stage, when treatment and management is much easier. A regular medical examination gives you useful information about your health and can sometimes also highlight familial or genetic conditions. Advice will be provided with regard to the management of any short-term and long-term medical problems.

APPOINTMENTS FOR FULL MEDICALS

Please remember to fast (ie. no food, but water is allowed) for 14 hours beforehand, to ensure accurate cholesterol and glucose results.

To make the appointment, please contact our reception staff on 051-370057 


3.DIVING MEDICAL

 
WHAT IS INVOLVED?

The basic consultation and examination only require one visit which lasts thirty minutes. The diving medical focuses on the standard diving medical application form, which the patient has to bring to the consultation with his/her log-book.
The important issues are the patients medical history, family history and current medications.The examination includes an assessment of the blood pressure, pulse, heart, lungs, body mass index, urine analysis and general health status of the individual. Occasionally a chest xray and/or an ECG (electrocardiograph) will be mandatory.

The ECG will be performed in our clinic, by our nurse. The chest xray will be taken in one of our local radiology departments, arranged by our doctor. Subsequently the completed form will be signed and stamped by our doctor, detailing your medical fitness to dive.
 

APPOINTMENTS FOR DIVING MEDICALS

To make the appointment, please contact our reception staff on 051-370057.
Please remember that a urine sample will be required. The container will be provided to you on the day at our clinic.






4.PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

The consultation and examination only require one visit which lasts thirty minutes. The medical focuses on the patient’s medical history, family history and current medications while the examination includes an assessment of the blood pressure, body mass index, eye sight, urine analysis and general health status of the individual.
Subsequently a written profile will be forwarded to the patient and/or to his/her employer, outlining all results and recommendations made by our doctor.

WHAT ADDITIONAL TESTS CAN BE INCLUDED?

These tests are performed in our clinic but only if specifically requested by the employer. It is therefore advisable to discuss this with the doctor in advance, as these investigations are not part of the routine pre-employment medical. These also carry an additional fee.
  • Toxicology Screen (to assess for illegal drug use)
  • Electrocardiograph (ECG)
  • Spirometry
  • Haematology profile (FBC)
  • Liver biochemistry (LFT)
  • Kidney biochemistry (U&E)
  • Thyroid function test
  • Fasting Lipids
  • Fasting Glucose
  • DEXA Scan (for osteoporosis)

Some of the additional tests as listed below are carried out in a local hospital , which our doctor will arrange ;
  • Chest Xray
  • Stress/Exercise ECG
APPOINTMENTS FOR PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICALS

To make the appointment, please contact our reception staff on 051-370057.
Please remember that a urine sample will be required. The container will be provided on the day at our clinic.


5. INSURANCE  MEDICALS

The practice receive the relevant forms from your Insurance Company.

Patient/client is contacted by the Insurance Company and advised to contact their GP to arrange an appointment.

Client/patient should phone the Rowe CreavinPractice on 051 370057 and ask to arrange a full medical for insurance purposes.
An appointment will be arranged without delay with the appropriate doctor. Each patient will require a 40 minute appointment with the GP and, in the case of a straight forward medical,papers are completed and the medical is returned by post on the same day as the medical is carried out.

Where tests are requested/required by the Insurance Company, once the tests are received by the Practice all results and medicals are returned to the Insurance Company immediately.

All medicals are scannedinto patients charts.

           
   Telephone 
(051) 370057

   Opening Hours

Monday- Friday
8am -6pm

Out of Hours, Night time , Sat & Sun for the doctor on call please contact
 
CAREDOC  1850 334 999



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