Clinics & Services

We provide a full range of GP consultations for general medical problems, acute issues, and chronic medical conditions including, but not limited to, asthma_inhaler4

Asthma
COPD
Coronary heart disease
Diabetes
Cervical smears
Contraceptive services
Child health surveillance
Maternity Services
Minor surgery
Vaccinations and immunisations.
Well man & woman clinics

Minor Surgery

The practice operates a minor surgery clinic every Thursday morning from 09:00 – 12:00.

The services provided include:

Mole biopsy and excision	Excision of cysts
Suturing of cuts and lacerations	Contraceptive device insertion and removal (implant and coil)
Ingrown toenail removal	Joint injections
Skin tag removal	Other miscellaneous procedures
Wart & verucca removal	Cryotherapy

The above services may be partially covered by medical card or also by your health insurance provider. We provide the above services at a reasonable rate for those not covered by medical card or health insurance.

Occupational Health

We provide occupational health services to a number of local companies. Dr Brian Morrissey has special training in this area. If you require information on this service please contact our practice manager Hugh Bowes.

Ophthalmologist

Every Tuesday morning Mr Thomas Stumpf FRCOphth, consultant eye surgeon, holds a clinic here at the Western House Medical Centre. For appointments please call 051 359 933.

Podiatry

Each Wednesday

ENT Surgery

Well Woman Care & Sexual Health

Family planning including coil & implant insertion.
Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
Menopausal health check
Cervical screening programme
Management of incontinence and persistent vaginal discharge
Adolescent health
Fertility services

Cervical Screening Programme

We are registered with the National Cervical Screening Programme which provides free smear tests to women aged 25 – 60. You no longer need a letter of invitation from CervicalCheck and should contact us to make an appointment. CervicalCheck does send out letters to those on their register and you can check if you are on it on Freephone 1800 45 45 55 or online at www.cervicalcheck.ie.

Heartwatch Clinic

heartandstethoscope The Heartwatch Programme is a national programme which is designed to monitor and assist patients who have had a previous cardiac event i.e. heart attack, bypass surgery, stent. The clinic assesses risk factors such as weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking and advises and supports patients to make lifestyle modifications to reduce their risk factors in order to avoid further cardiac events.

Our HEARTWATCH Programme involves quarterly visits to the nurse and some doctor visits. It includes blood tests, ECG’s and 24 hour BP monitoring. We currently provide the service free of charge to GMS patients.

If you feel you are eligible and wish to take part in the programme please contact us.

Executive Health Checks

healthy_apple 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 you 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.

Sometimes we, or our loved one, need a little encouragement to take better care of ourselves. This healthcheck makes a caring gift for that special occasion, and is now priced accordingly. Your proactive healthcheck will include:

A full examination and consultation with a physician
A tailored programme of investigations designed for your gender, age and specific requirements
A medical examination with results and with recommendations arising from your health check

For further information please ask at reception for a brochure.

The package is also available to companies.

Travel Vaccinations

We provide professional advice and a full range of vaccinations for people travelling abroad. Vaccination is a highly effective method of preventing certain infectious diseases.

It is essential that you leave plenty of time before travelling to complete your vaccination program. The protective effect of vaccines takes some time to develop following vaccination. The immune response of the vaccinated individual will become fully effective within a period of time that varies according to the vaccine, the number of doses required and whether the individual has previously been vaccinated against the same disease.

Vaccinations available at our practice include:-

Yellow Fever
Tetanus
Hepatitus A & B
Twinrix Adult & Junior
Revaxis
Meningitis A &C
Polio
Rabies
Hepatyrix (Hep A & Typhoid)

For further information on Travel Vaccinations - http://www.cdc.gov/

There is also further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below

Europe & Russia	North America
Central America	South America
Caribbean	Africa
Middle East	Central Asia
East Asia	Australasia and Pacific

Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe you will need to apply for a European Health Insurance Card. You can do this below

EHI Card European Health Insurance card- E111/EHIC

Orthotics

xray Structural problems in your feet can alter your walking and running pattern and cause pain throughout your body including the feet themselves, ankle, shin, knees, hips and lower back. Orthotics are prescribed insoles that fit comfortably inside your footwear and are made to treat or adjust various biomechanical disorders in the feet and body. The Customised Orthotics help restore normal balance and pressure on your muscles and joints.

A computerised gait scan is an effective diagnostic tool and assists us in analysing your gait and detecting unusual foot function. TOG Orthotics is the world leader in the production and manufacture of custom designed high quality orthotic insoles made from unique memory flex plastics to meet your individual footcare needs. TOGS come with guarantees and have a lifespan of 4-5 years.

With our specialised scanning equipment and knowledge we can swiftly return you to a pain reduction lifestyle.

Please ask your doctor for further details.

Apply for your Medical Card Online

Download Medical Card Application Form

Medical Card Change Of Doctor Form

European Health Insurance card- E111/EHIC

Application form for Maternity Benefit

Health Expenses claim form relief - MED1 form

Claim form for disability allowance

Claim form for Carers Allowance - form CR1

Eyesight test for drivers licence

Medical Report for drivers licence

DXA Scanning

DXA scanning is the gold standard test for diagnosing Osteoporosis and Osteopenia. This is the commonest cause of fracture as you get older. It is a simple x ray examination which gives information on your bone mineral density[BMD]. It takes 15-20 mins and can be performed at our WestWell facility within the practice.

If you have a family history of Osteoporosis, have experienced a low trauma fracture or you are taking steroids please discuss the need for a DXA scan with your Doctor or Nurse.

Signs and symptoms of undiagnosed osteoporosis

Anyone who breaks a bone from a trip and fall or less : even if it was on cement or ice should be screened for Osteoporosis.
It is a lot cheaper to have a DXA scan to see if you have undiagnosed, than wait to see if you break more bones.

Loss of height 2-16cm: It should not be considered normal at any age to loose height. It is a red flag if a person has lost height, especially if they have back pain or their posture has changed.

Sudden severe episodes of upper, middle or low back pain: Anyone who has undiagnosed back pain, Osteoporosis should be ruled out, especially if the person has lost height or their posture has changed.

A hump developing on their upper back: A hump developing on a person’s back should not be considered “Normal Aging”. If it is from undiagnosed Osteoporosis, the bones in the spine are collapsing, the hump develops because there is not enough bone in the spine to keep the person upright. If treatment is not initiated, research shows that every 6-12 months another bone (vertebrae in spine) will collapse. The hump causes the persons centre of gravity to be off, therefore placing the person at a high risk of losing their balance and possibly fracturing their hip. Even if a person has developed a hump, there are treatments to prevent the hump getting worse. It is very rare when a person can not be treated; we have 98 year olds who have improved their bones.

Change in body shape or size: This is usually associated with loss of height. This can happen due to the bones in the spine (vertebrae) collapsing, followed by the rib cage ending up resting on the pelvic, because the spine has lost bone support to hold it upright. A Pot belly can than occur as there is no place for the stomach contents to go, other than outwards. This can cause severe pain and/or difficulty in breathing and swallowing, in severe undiagnosed Osteoporosis patients.

Unexplained broken bones: People with severe undiagnosed Osteoporosis can cough, sneeze, stand up from a chair, roll over in bed and break bones. Anyone with unexplained broken bones should be screened for Osteoporosis.

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