Rusthall Medical Centre |
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CLINICS Antenatal Clinics
Family Planning Services All doctors offer contraceptive advice during normal surgeries. The IUCD (the coil) is fitted by Dr Dismorr and Dr Finlay by arrangement. Routine family planning advice is also available from the practice nurse by appointment. Minor Surgery All doctors are listed to carry out minor operations such as joint injections, removal of cysts and polyps, cautery and surgery for ingrowing toenails. Medical Examinations We carry out private medical examinations, which may include ECG, blood tests, eg for insurance, HGV and PSV, at the request of third parties. These are not covered by the NHS. Immunisations Children Invitations will be sent to parents of all children in the practice when immunisations are due. The schedule is:
Tetanus If you have received five doses in your lifetime you will no
longer receive routine boosters. However, if you suffer a tetanus-prone injury, or will be travelling to a
country where a tetanus shot would be required, you will be offered a booster dose. Travel We offer vaccinations to travellers. Some vaccinations have to be paid for. Please make an appointment with the nurse at least six weeks before travel. We also offer health advice for travellers. Some malaria tablets are obtainable without prescription from the chemist. For those that require a prescription, this is made via a private prescription for which there is a charge. Influenza/Pneumonia We offer 'these vaccinations to all our patients, especially those at particular risk from heart, chest, diabetic and age-related conditions. The vaccination targets "killer" strains of 'flu' which have caused epidemics in this country over the last few years. |
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