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Getting started with the practice
We welcome private and medical card patients to the surgery. If you are visiting us for the first time our receptionist will ask you to complete a registration form giving us basic demographic, contact and medical information.
...make an Appointment
We operate by appointment only. In saying that, we keep a certain number of appointments free every day for life's little surprises. When booking please outline your issue to our receptionist so they can book you the most appropriate appointment eg. blood tests, 6 monthly diabetic review, driving licence medical etc. For emergencies outside of hours please contact DLDOC
or Doctor on Duty directly.
...request a Blood Test
Blood tests must ordered by a doctor, either a GP or consultant. You will be given a form outlining exactly which tests need performing. Blood tests for cholesterol and blood sugar are most accurate after a minimum 8 hour fast. Most other tests are non-fasting. We offer a phlebotomy (blood taking) service in the practice but charge a fee to cover costs. Alternatively, a blood test appointment may be booked in St. Michael's Hospital or St. Vincent’s University Hospital at no cost. The doctors blood request form must be brought to the appointment.
... follow up Results
Following up results once tests are done is of utmost importance. In the past there was a “no news is good news” approach, but this allows some results to be missed. We aim to contact you by text or call as soon as results are received. You must opt-in to receive texts from the surgery and complete the text message consent form. However if you have not heard from us after 2 weeks please contact the surgery to follow up. If the doctor has advised a return appointment to review results then phoning to check results are in prior to attending is prudent. Results of tests ordered by consultants do not routinely come back to the surgery. They will have set up a review appointment for this.
... order a Prescription
From 1 March 2018 we will adopt a written request only approach for prescription ordering. Until then prescriptions may be ordered by phone or in writing to reception. A written prescription request form is available at reception and posted in dedicated box. The prescription will be available for collection 48 hours later. It is best practice to review medications intermittently even when you are well. You must see the doctor at least annually if you are taking prescription medication. If you take multiple medications or have several conditions requiring monitoring this review may be done 6 monthly. Due to their adverse health effects we do not prescribe sleeping tablet type medication for longer than 2 weeks.
...make a Suggestion
We are constantly looking for ways to improve the surgery and if there is a problem that we should correct, please write a short account of the situation and drop it into the comments box in the surgery reception. We aim to review all comments and respond within 1 week. More serious issues are best raised in writing and addressed to Dr Marry. Remember, our focus is to get the best outcomes for all our patients. Raising issues can be difficult but is greatly appreciated as it benefits other patients and the practice in the long term.
If you require more information on any of our services or to book an appointment, please contact reception using the link below.
Partners & Associates
The following are partners and associates of Shankill Family Practice. You can visit the partner website by clicking on the relevant logo below.
Get in Touch
If you would like to make an enquiry or to book an appointment, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team using the details below.
Reception
Opening Hours
Mon to Fri:
9am-12pm & 2pm-6pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
Sat & Sun: Closed
Our Location
Corbawn Medical Centre, Corbawn Lane, Shankill, D18 VK57, Ireland.
Emergencies
DLDOC:
01 663 9869 (urgent medical issues on evenings, weekends & bank holidays daytime contact)
DoctorOnDuty: 01 453 9333 (overnight housecalls)
DoctorOnDuty: 01 453 9333 (overnight housecalls)
