appointments
To book your appointment please call reception on (074) 93 74262
Our phone lines are very busy at present, particularly on Mondays and Tuesdays mornings. Please try to avoid these times when calling the Surgery for something non urgent.
We will always endeavour to offer appointments as soon as possible.
You may be asked a series of questions to help prioritise urgency and we ask that you are patient with our Receptionists.
THERE IS A €20 CHARGE FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT ATTEND A PRIVATE APPOINTMENT
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Each appointments is 15 minutes in length, although special type consultations may take longer (6 week check, minor operations etc)
A request for an extended appointment may be discussed at reception
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Consultations for non-urgent health issues
Follow-up consultations
Consultations to discuss pre-existing conditions
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Book separate appointments for each family member
Depending on the type of appointment, a reduced second fee may apply
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If you arrive more than 10 minutes late for your appointment, you may be asked to reschedule your appointment
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Home visits are only appropriate for patients who are housebound because of serious illness or disability.
Your GP may phone you back to determine if your health issue can be advised over the phone, with a home-visit or if attendance to the hospital/clinic may be more appropriate.
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We will always endeavour to accommodate any urgent cases even if appointments are fully booked but in some cases, you may be asked to be seen and triaged by a member of the Practice Nurse Team.
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The following conditions are life-threatening & you should call 112 or 999 immediately;
Sudden severe chest pain
Severe breathlessness
Loss of power in a limb
Loss of consciousness or severe bleeding
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We treat minor injuries like small cuts and joint sprains
For severe injuries such as broken bone, please attend your local A&E department
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If you have a concern about potential poisoning please call the National Poisons Information Centre (01) 809 2166
If it is an emergency or potential overdose call 112 or 999
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Weekday evenings. Weekends (Sat/Sun all day)
cancellations
If you cannot attend your appointment for any reason, please let us know as soon as possible.
Telling us in good time (Minimum 24 hours before your appointment) means we can offer the appointment to someone else. It also helps us to reduce waiting times for other patients and means everyone can be seen sooner.
To cancel your appointment please call (074) 93 74262