Clinics & Services

Minor Surgery

This is carried out by the doctor and assisted by the practice nurse.

This may include for example the removal or freezing of a wart or cyst, steroid injection for painful bone conditions i.e. tennis elbow, frozen shoulder.

Contraception

Contraceptive services and advice, including contraception implant fitting service and emergency contraception is available to all , please make an appointment with Ruth Tompsett Nurse Practitioner.

For emergency contraception it is advisable to seek advice as soon as possible either at the surgery during normal hours or after 6.30pm contact The Brook Clinic or MKUCS. These services are entirely confidential and can be given either by your doctor or your local family planning clinic.

Sexual Health

Sexually transmitted diseases are common and can affect any sexually active individual. If you think you may have a sexually transmitted disease you can seek confidential advice from your doctor or from your local genito-urinary clinic: Tel No: 01908 243860 The Star Clinic is also a Sexual Health Clinic which is based at CMK Medical Centre, available to anyone please phone 07708884887 for an appointment.

HIV testing drop-in clinic

This is available at CMK Medical Centre every Wednesday between 15.00 - 18.00.  There is also a drop-in clinic on Mondays 13.00 - 16.00 at Fishermead Health Centre, Fishermead Boulevard MK6 2LR.

Screening

Some diseases can be prevented or treated more successfully through early detection by screening. In view of this we encourage our patients to attend for the following procedures:

Cervical Screening (Smear test)

A recall system exists to call eligible women between the ages of 25 and 64 years for regular smear tests according to national protocols. Appointments are made with the nursing staff.

Routine Breast Screening

Arranged by the health authority, is available to all women between 50 and 70 years of age. Patients are informed of their appointment by letter. A leaflet containing further details is available t at the surgery. “Breast Awareness is encouraged in all women of all ages.

Bowel Cancer Screening

Bowel screening is available to all patients between the age of 60 - 69. You will be contacted by letter

Testicular Self Examination

It is important that all men, particularly those aged 15-40, examine their testicles regularly and they are aware of any changes, e.g. pain, swelling etc, that may be of concern. Information is available at the surgery.

Clinics and Other Services

All patients who feel they would benefit from attending one of our clinics are welcome to discuss an appointment with our reception staff.

Test Results

Please telephone for results of blood tests or x-rays between 10.00 – 3.00 whenever possible.

Blood tests and xrays take a minimum of 5 working days, although some tests do take longer.

Please note it is the patient’s responsibility to collect their own test results.

If you would like to be notified by email regarding test results please contact the surgery.  You would only be contacted by email if you needed to be seen or collect a prescription

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