Repeat medications are monitored on a regular basis. Different conditions require different checks to be done. These are as follows:
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Blood pressure checks and urine testing
- Certain medication may also require you to have an annual blood test
Chronic Heart Disease
- Annual blood tests including a cholesterol check
- Blood pressure check
- Depending on the results of the above you may be asked to make an appointment with a doctor or Linda O’Leary
- From time to time you may be asked about your mood
Asthma
- Annual face to face review with a doctor or Nurse Practitioner Linda O’Leary to assess your symptoms and check your inhaler usage and technique
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Annual spirometry to assess your breathing
- Face to face review with Nurse Practitioner Linda O’Leary to discuss your symptoms and check your inhaler usage and technique
- From time to time you may be asked about your mood
Diabetes
- Annual eye testing
- Review with Dr Sodha or Nurse Practitioner Karen Landi.This takes place after your blood tests amd foot check.
- To check your blood pressure and for your foot check please book an appointment with our Health Care Assistants Moira or Frances.
- You will be notified when your blood tests are due and then contacted to make an appointment in the Diabetic Clinic if necessary.
- You may be offerd an appointment in our Group Conultation Clinic
- Annual urine testing.
Thyroid Diseases
- Annual blood tests
Chronic Kidney Disease
- Annual blood pressure and urine testing
Epilepsy
- Annual blood tests
- Face to face review with a doctor to discuss you seizure control and general health
Depression
- If you have depression, you may be asked to fill out a questionnaire when you see the doctor or request your medication
Mental Health
- Annual blood tests
- Face to face review with a doctor to discuss your general well-being and medications
Dementia
- Annual review with a doctor to discuss your general well-being
Contraception
- For some forms for contraception we will need to check your blood pressure at regular intervals
Hormone Replacement Therapy
- You may be asked to have a Well Woman check on a regular basis