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Make an Appointment
Please phone the surgery to make an appointment which we will endeavour to provide with the doctor of
your choice. It may not always be possible to see your doctor of choice in an emergency, but we will
ensure you are seen as quickly as possible. If the doctor of your choice is not available in the time-frame
you require, you will be offered an appointment with another doctor who will also have access to your
medical file.
We reserve appointments each day for medical emergencies that arise at short notice. Please do not
attend the emergency clinic for routine matters such as repeat prescriptions or driving licence medicals
etc. Remember some day you may need that emergency appointment.
Request a repeat prescription
The optimum time to request a prescription is during a consultation with your doctor as this is the best
way to manage your condition and treatment. However, if you need to request a repeat prescription
between consultations, we endeavour to provide a next day service. All requests for repeat prescriptions
must be in writing as this follows best practice guidelines. When you call to the surgery, we can provide
you with a list of your repeat drugs. We ask that you check this carefully ensuring that it is up-to-date and
accurate. In this way, we can ensure a safe and effective service. Sometimes a note from the doctor will
be attached to the prescription indicating that follow-up tests or checks are required. Please follow these
instructions before your next prescription is due.
Sometimes it is not possible to issue a prescription without first seeing a doctor or you may be asked to
attend for blood tests to ensure your condition is properly managed.
Get a blood test
We operate a blood clinic every morning by appointment from 8:30 to 10am, Monday to Thursday. Your
test needs to be ordered by a doctor of the practice in advance. Due to the high demand for blood
services, we are no longer able to carry out blood tests requested by public hospitals.
Get test results
Patients can phone the Woods Surgery for the results of blood tests or radiology (x-ray, MRI, Scans) one
week after the test has been taken. Always check on the results of any test carried out or ordered by the
surgery. We would request patients phone the surgery after 11:30am.
Get a smear test
Free smear tests are available for those who are eligible on the Cervical Check scheme. To check your
eligibility, go to cervicalcheck.ie. Please phone the surgery to arrange an appointment at a convenient
time for you, stating the purpose of the visit. Our nurse and all of our female doctors are qualified smear
takers and will be happy to see you for this purpose. When arriving for your appointment, please bring
along your letter from Cervical Check so that we can verify your eligibility for a free test. Mid-cycle is the
optimum time for taking a smear.
Cervical Smear results are sent directly to your home address in 6 weeks or less by Cervical Check and
you will be notified when to repeat the test. If you haven’t received your results after 6 weeks, please
contact the surgery and we can follow up on your behalf.
Find out the fee
Our normal consultation fee is €50 and for a return visit for the same issue within two weeks is €30.
Normal blood tests are €20. A repeat prescription is €20. Other fees apply for medical procedures and
administrative tasks such as form filling or letter writing. A full list can be viewed at our reception or ask
any member of staff.
Holders of valid medical cards are exempt from standard fees but some fees will apply for items not
covered under the General Medical Scheme such as driving license examinations, health screening and
some screening blood tests. Please check with reception staff or Citizens Information.
We accept cash or credit cards but do not accept cheques.
Register my Child for Under 6 Free GP care
Register your child for free Under 6 GP care on the HSE website. You will need the PPS number for
yourself and each child you wish to register.
Register as a new patient
To register as a new patient at the Woods Surgery, please call to the surgery or phone and we will take
the details for you and your family. We can also request, with your written consent, the transfer of
medical records from a previous GP for better continuity of care.
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