Cedar Medical Practice

CLINICS

We would like all ladies to have one of these performed every three years from the age of 25 (usually) to 50 years and five-yearly between the ages of 50 and 65. The test is usually carried out by the practice nurse or sometimes the doctors. The smear test is quick and should be painless. It allows abnormalities of the cervix to be detected early and treated safely without risk to your health. Results will always be sent to patients through the post.

ANTENATAL CLINICS

Booking forms are completed at the surgery and sent to the Scunthorpe Midwifery Team who then liase with the patient to arrange antenatal care.

CHILD VACCINATIONS

It is important that infants and children are kept up to date with their vaccinations. Appointments can be made with the practice nurse.

INFLUENZA VACCINATION

We offer the influenza vaccination annually between October and December. Priority is given to those over 65 and those with chronic illness eg asthma, bronchitis and diabetes. These are by appointment.

ELDERLY PETIENTS

Patients over the age of 75 who wish to have an annual check should contact the surgery to make an appointment with either the practice nurse of health care assistant.

ASTHMA CLINICS

The practice nurse runs weekly asthma clinics at Ashby Road and Parkinson Avenue. These are by appointment only.

DIABETIC CLINICS

Regular diabetic clinics are held by the nurse. These are by appointment only.

HEART DISEASE CLINICS

Regular clinics are held by the nurse. These are by appointment only.

MINOR SURGERY CLINICS

A number of selected proceedures are offered including joint injections, removals of cysts, moles and small skin growths, together with soft tissue injections and removal of foreign bodies etc.

CONTRACEPTIVE ADVICE

All aspects of contraception may be discussed with the doctors/nurse during general surgeries. The nurse also runs a family planning clinic, by appointment.

ADULT VACCINATIONS

Tetanus infection may develop in wounds which occur in the garden or in the street. We recommend that if patients are in doubt as to their immunity they should contact the practice nurse for advice. Patients in “at risk ” occupations may be vaccinated against Hepatitis B, for which there would be a charge (details on request). Please make an appointment with the nurse.

TRAVEL VACCINATIONS

Our practice nurses are able to give detailed advice on all travel vaccinations, yellow fever and malaria prevention as well as general advice for travellers. Please contact the surgery well before your departure date to allow plenty of time for the vaccinations to be given.

The practice is a registered yellow fever vaccination centre.

ROUTINE HEALTH CHECKS

Any patient under the age of 75 who has not attended the surgery within a three-year period is eligible for this.

OTHER SERVICES

In addition to these clinics our practice nurses are also available for dietary advice, blood pressure checks and smoking cessation advice. Please telephone the surgery for an appointment.