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SERVICES WE PROVIDE
Antenatal Clinics Antenatal clinics are run by the midwife at both surgeries by appointment. Your doctor will refer you to the midwife when your pregnancy is confirmed. Alternatively, if you perform a positive home pregnancy test, you may make your own appointment to see the midwife. Telephone reception to make your booking. Asthma/COPD Clinics These clinics are run by the practice nurse qualified in this field. We offer regular review of treatment and instruction in inhaler use and self-help. Treatment is constantly improving. Cervical Smears Reminders for these tests are sent to women's homes directly from the Primary Care Trust. Upon receipt, please telephone and make an appointment with the practice nurse. Child Health Clinics These are run by the health visitors on Thursday mornings at Burton Latimer and Monday afternoon at Finedon. You can have your baby weighed and discuss baby's progress and any problems you may have. No appointment is necessary. Counselling Referral is by the doctor. An appointment will be sent directly to the patient by the counsellor. Counselling is to help you work through a wide range of personal and family difficulties. Demand for this service is high and the waiting list could be several weeks. Diabetic Clinics These clinics are run by the practice nurse qualified in this field. All diabetics on our register are invited for annual checks. Regular review of diabetic control is encouraged, as good control of diabetes helps avoid long-term complications. Family Planning A full range of services is offered during normal surgery appointments; please ask your doctor or practice nurse for advice. Emergency contraception is available after discussion with a doctor or nurse. Health Checks These are available to all patients on request. They include lifestyle assessments and advice. Minor Surgery Dr Spencer is qualified to perform certain surgical procedures in our specially equipped minor ops suite. Your doctor will advise you where this may be appropriate. Physiotherapy This service is obtained either via a referral from the doctor or by self-referral to the hospital. Appointments are sent directly to the patient by the physiotherapy department at Kettering General Hospital. Private Services Private medical examinations can be performed by the doctors at the surgery for which a fee is payable. These include insurance, HGV, PSV, pre-employment and sports medical examinations. Other private services include holiday cancellation and 'fitness to travel' forms. Details of fees are available from reception. |
