WOMEN’S HEALTH
We provide a range of women’s healthcare including, but not limited to, cervical cancer screening (Free of charge once registered with http://www.cervicalcheck.ie/), breast cancer screening, management of menopause and menstrual disorders, STD screening, etc.
CHILDREN’S HEALTH
At Harrington Medical, we strive to provide for all your child’s healthcare needs including the administration of childhood vaccinations. Harrington Medical is registered with the HSE to provide free GP care for all children under eight years
PREGNANCY CARE
Harrington Medical looks forward to looking after all your pregnancy needs from pre-conception right through to baby’s 6 week check-up.
FAMILY PLANNING
We are happy to offer professional advice to patients on types and suitability of various contraceptive methods.
HEALTH SCREENING
We offer comprehensive health screen services for both men and women incorporating cervical check, sexually transmitted disease screening, breast and prostate cancer screening.
AMBULATORY BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING
ABPM is the gold standard method of diagnosing high blood pressure. High blood pressure can be an asymptomatic condition afflicting damage for many years before being diagnosed and treated. It can lead to a number of ailments including heart disease and stroke. Previously an isolated blood pressure reading was the only means of diagnosing this condition. This method has now been superseded by ABPM. It involves wearing a monitor for 24 hours after which you return to the doctor who will download the readings and interpret the data to decide whether or not a patient has high blood pressure requiring treatment.
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE (STD) SCREENING AND TREATMENT
At Harrington Medical we offer comprehensive screening tests for STD’s. Our staff are appropriately trained and experienced in this area and will deal with you in a respectful sensitive manner. All consultations are highly confidential.
Aside from seeing patients with signs and symptoms of STDs, we carry out screening for asymptomatic patients who are concerned they may have a STD.
The test takes around 15-20 minutes. Following a discussion on symptoms/concerns/risks for a STD you will have an examination. You will then have bloods taken. A urine sample will also be collected in the surgery. Vaginal and penile swabs may also be required.
We test for HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis, Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. We also will examine for genital warts and herpes as appropriate.
You do not have to fast for your blood tests. You should not have passed urine for 3 hours prior to attending. For female patients you should not attend for screening during your period as it can affect your results.
Test results are available within five working days. You can phone for the results and treatment will be initiated by one of our doctors as required.
If you are diagnosed with a STD requiring further specialist intervention we will refer you to the appropriate specialist.
CRYOTHERAPY
Cryotherapy is a form of treatment for warts. It involves using liquid nitorgen to freeze and clear the warts. Each treatment takes less than one minute. Most warts require 1 to 4 treatments, with a 10 day interval between each treatment.
SEASONAL FLU VACCINATIONS
Harrington medical provides the annual flu vaccination for both individuals and companies. Flu vaccination season commences in September/October each year.
ACCESS TO ALLIED HEALTH SERVICES
Harrington Medical is a member of the Cathedrals Primary care team. This means we work in collaboration with and have access to additional HSE services based within The Meath Primary Care Centre such as public health nursing, counselling psychology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, community dietician, a wound dressing clinic, smoking cessation clinic, social worker and home help services.
For private patients, additional health services on site include dental services, physiotherapy and radiology (MRI and Ultrasound).
EAR SYRINGING
Ear wax is normally produced by our bodies to protect the skin of the ear canal. However, on occasion, a build up of wax can cause irritating symptoms such as reduced hearing, ringing noise (tinnitus) or pain. Ear syringing involves the removal of wax using a jet of warm water. Please see the link below for further information regarding this issue
http://www.hse.ie/eng/health/az/E/Earwax/treating-earwax.html
TRAVEL VACCINATIONS
Available for patients already registered at Harrington Medical. Contact our reception for information.