Childhood Immunisation Programme
At Sandyford General Medical Practice, we offer a comprehensive childhood vaccination service. The primary immunisation programme is a FREE service for all children.
Vaccinations are carried out by the Practice Nurse, Niamh Corrigan. Appointments can be made with her each Wednesday, Thursday or Friday from 9.15am to 12.15pm.
For further detailed information regarding the national childhood immunisation programme please go to www.immunisation.ie
Women’s Health
Well Woman Health Check
Bloods – Annual / Breast Check
Physical Exam / Urinalysis
BP / +- DEXA
Lifestyle Advice – Smoking, Weight, Exercise, Bone Density
Contraception
Implanon Contraceptive Bar Insertion
Combined Ante-Natal/Post-Natal Care: The practice is a member of the Maternity and Infant Scheme which provides FREE ante-natal checks to expectant mothers, 2 week baby check and 6 week checks for mother and baby. For further detailed information about this service please go to: www.hse.ie
Cervical Smear Test: FREE Cervical Smear Testing is available with CervicalCheck – The National Cervical Screening Programme for further detailed information regarding this service or to register for this service please go to www.cervicalcheck.ie /or Freephone information line: 1800 45 45 55
Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening
Men’s Health
Well Man Health Check
Bloods – Annual
Height/Weight
BMI / Blood Pressure
Physical Examination – Lifestyle Advice – Smoking, Weight, Exercise, Bone Density
Prostate Exam / Urinalysis / +- DEXA
Prostate Health Screening
Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening
Vaccinations
Seasonal Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccines
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Hepatitis B Vaccine (Course of 3 required – administered 0,1,6 months) Titre bloods required one month thereafter
Tetanus Vaccine
Human Papilloma Vaccine (HPV)
Varicella (Chicken Pox)
Meningitis B
Injections
Joint Injection
Vitamin B12
Hay Fever
Fertility
Prostate Cancer
Nursing Services
Phlebotomy
Removal of Stiches
Dressings
Ear Syringing
ECG
Seasonal Flu Vaccination
Non Routine/Specialised Vaccinations
General Services
Healthcare for the Elderly
Full Health Screening
Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE)
Cardiovascular (Heart)
ECG
24 Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
Respiratory (Lungs)
Spirometry
Nebuliser
Dermatology (Skin)
MINOR SURGERY: Benign Moles and Melanoma Testing, Sebaceous Cysts and Lipomas, Non Melanoma Skin Damage and In-grown Toenails
CRYOTHERAPY: Warts and Verrucae
DIATHERMY: Skin Lesions
CAUTERY: Severe/Recurring Nose-bleeding
Minor Surgery costs may be covered by your Private Health Insurance Company (VHI, Laya, Aviva). Garda Medical Aid and ESB Health Insurance Schemes will also reimburse the cost of most procedures.
Palliative Care
Monitor patient status to meet the needs of the patient and their family
Provide pain and symptom management to ensure patient’s comfort and dignity
Provide support for the family
