FAQ and Links
Here you can find answers to frequently asked questions and links to useful resources.
Forms
Please allow up to 2 weeks for completion of forms. While the doctors will endeavor to complete forms as quickly as possible, they obviously must prioritise more urgent medical issues first. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.
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HSE Information On Medical Carfds
Private Health Insurance Companies
| www.hia.ie www.avivahealth.ie www.layahealthcare.ie www.vhi.ie | The Health Insurance Authority Aviva (formerly Hibernian or Vivas) Laya Healthcare (formerly Quinn) VHI |
Hospitals
| Adelaide and Meath Hospital – Tallaght Beacon Hospital – Sandyford Beaumont Hospital Blackrock Clinic Bon Secours Hospital – Glasnevin Cappagh Hospital Charlemont Clinic Charter Medical Group – Smithfield Clane Hospital Connolly Hospital -Blanchardstown Coombe Women’s Hospital Dublin Dental School & Hospital Hermitage Clinic – Lucan Mater Misercordiae University Hospital Mater Private Hospital National Children’s Hospital – Tallaght National Maternity Hospital – Holles Street Our Lady’s Hospice – Haroldscross Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children – Crumlin | www.amnch.ie www.beaconhospital.ie www.beaumont.ie www.blackrock-clinic.ie www.bonsecours.ie/dublin www.cappagh.ie www.charlemontclinic.com www.chartermedical.ie www.clanehospital.ie www.connollyhospital.ie www.coombe.ie www.dentalschool.ie www.hermitageclinic.ie www.mater.ie www.materprivate.ie www.thenationalchildrenshospital.ie www.nmh.ie www.olh.ie www.olhsc.ie |
| Rotunda Hospital Royal Victoria Eye & Ear Hospital Sports Surgery Clinic – Santry St James Hospital St Lukes Hospital St Patricks Hospital St John of God Hospital – Stillorgan St Vincent’s Private Hospital St Vincent’s University Hospital | www.rotunda.ie www.rveeh.ie www.sportssurgeryclinic.com www.stjames.ie www.slh.ie www.stpatrickshosp.com www.sjog.ie www.svph.ie www.svuh.ie |
Health Information Websites
| www.hse.ie www.patient.co.uk www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Pages/Topics.aspx www.breastcheck.ie www.cervicalcheck.ie www.cholesterol.ie www.dohc.ie www.addictionireland.com www.drugs.ie www.embarrassingproblems.co.uk | Health Service Executive Patient information site General Health Question/Answer site Breast Cancer Screening Cervical Cancer Screening Cholesterol Information Department of Health and Children Answers to Drugs FAQs Facts about Drugs Health problems which are difficult to talk about |
| www.healthintelligence.ie www.healthpromotion.ie www.onhealth.com www.irishhealth.com www.immunisation.ie www.manmatters.ie www.menopausematters.co.uk www.ntpf.ie www.yoursexualhealth.ie www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk www.vitamins.lovetoknow.com Smokefree.nhs.uk | Health Intelligence Health Promotion On Health Irish Health Immunisation Information Erectile dysfunction Menopause National Treatment Purchase Fund. Sexual Health Awareness Travel Vaccinations Vitamin B12, deficiency and treatment Quitting smoking advice. |
Local Health Related Websites
Femplus – fertility clinic, vasectomy, and pregnancy scans
171 Roselawn Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Contact info@femplus.ie or Tel: 01 821 0999 www.femplus.ie
Phoenix Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic
phoenixphysiotherapy@gmail.com
For Appointments (01)4429445 or 087 2389621
Getting the Most out of a Consultation
Be Prepared
Write down questions / problems you wish to discuss beforehand – be aware that a consultation routinely lasts fifteen minutes, if you have a complex problem, or number of issues to address, then you may request a longer consultation. (This can be booked on discussion with Reception Staff, and advised on appropriate charges). You may need to make a follow-up appointment if there is insufficient time allocated to address all your issues safely and comprehensively in a single consultation.
Take a pen & paper with you, as you may want to note down important points. Wear loose clothing if it’s likely you will need to be examined.
Bring your current medications or an up-to-date list/prescription with you. Be prepared to tell your doctor of any non-prescription medicines or supplements you are taking. You can bring someone with you for support, but remember not to bring children, as some issues and examinations may not be appropriate for them to accompany you into the Consultation room.
During The Appointment
Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
If you don’t understand, ask your doctor to repeat it or write it down. If you are prescribed a drug, make sure you know why it has been given to you, how long to take it for etc. Remember pharmacists are experts in medication and a very useful source of advice.
Be direct. If you have a problem that you find embarrassing or difficult to talk about, don’t leave it to the end of the appointment before mentioning it. Remember your problem is likely to a common one for your GP, who is there to help you.
One Problem At A Time
If you have several problems it is more effective in the long run to concentrate on just one problem during the consultation than to have to rush through a list of problems. We will always deal with the most important/urgent problems first. Be prepared to make another appointment so that each problem can be given the time it needs to be sorted out safely and comprehensively.
Be On Time
Be on time for your appointment, or inform the clinic as soon as possible, if you wish to cancel your appointment, or are delayed for any reason.
Separate Appointments
Make a separate appointment for each member of the family. Inform Reception Staff when booking your appointment if more than one family member have same complaint/symptoms which may be dealt with in a shorter second family member appointment.