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Dr Vincent Davidson Dr Ann White Dr Geraldine McGovern Dr James Meade Practice ManagerThe practice manager, Mrs Catherine Gunn, is responsible for the management and administration of the practice. She will be only too willing to help you with any administrative or non-medical aspects of your health and treatment. She is also available, by appointment, to discuss any suggestions which may improve our service to you. Reception/Administrative StaffThe reception/administrative staff
assist in the efficient day-to-day running of the practice and support the services
we provide. When you telephone the surgery the receptionists may ask you for a
few details. They have been trained to make these enquiries so that we can help
you in the most appropriate way. It is a practice and legal requirement that confidentiality
of patients' records is maintained at the highest level by all staff. Reception
staff are here to help you but their job is very demanding and they are often
very busy so please be patient. Practice NurseThe practice nurses are Mrs Bernie Hall and Mrs Mary Greene. They aim to provide you with an efficient, quality service in a caring and helpful manner. The following nurse-led clinics are provided:- Coronary Heart Disease Stroke & TIA Hypertension (Blood Pressure) Diabetic COPD Epilepsy Hypothyroidism Cancer Mental Health Asthma Cervical Smear Screening Simple health assessment tests on newly registered patients Smoking Cessation Advice Weight Reduction/Lifestyle advice Warfarin All clinics are by appointment. Treatment Room Nursing StaffNursing staff in the treatment room are available Monday to Friday from 9.00am - 5.00pm (closed for lunch from 1.00 - 2.00pm). The treatment room is closed at weekends. The nursing staff perform blood and urine tests, apply dressings, give injections, etc at the doctors' request. District NursesDistrict Sister Patricia Duffy is our named nurse within the practice, supported by other members of the Community Nursing Team. They provide skilled nursing care in the patient's own home and advise carers. Nursing care at home can include care of the terminally ill, disabled, acutely ill and post-operative care. If you think you, or a member of your family, needs a nursing assessment you can contact the district nurse through your doctor. Community MidwivesThe community midwives provide antenatal care for patients together with the doctors in joint antenatal clinics at the surgery. The midwife can help you with all aspects of care during your pregnancy and to care for mother and baby for the first 10 days or longer if necessary after birth. Care is then transferred to the health visitor. Health VisitorsThe health visitors are nurses with qualifications in nursing and midwifery and who have very special training to give health advice on matters relating to family and health. The health visitors are practice-attached and visit all families with pre-school children. They work with the doctors in the running of the practice's baby clinics, visit the non-attenders, carry out screening and developmental tests and promote and participate in the immunisation programme as well as our well woman clinic. GP RegistrarsDr Meade is a post-graduate trainer within the practice. A GP Registrar may be attached to the practice and they are fully qualified doctors, who have spent a number of years in appropriate hospital posts and are in their final year of the vocational training scheme for general practice. Medical StudentsOur practice may be involved in the
training of medical students. Your co-operation during these times would be greatly
appreciated. Practice AreaOur practice covers an area within a 10 mile radius of Enniskillen. However, If you leave this area you will need to register with another doctor. Western Health And Social Services BoardDetails of Primary Medical Services
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