Coldside Medical Practice - The clinics and other services offered by our doctors surgery

Coldside Medical Practice
129 Strathmartine Road
Dundee, DD3 8DB
Tel: 01382 826724

Health Charities

Marie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal cancer and other illnesses. Over the financial year 2010/11, we reached a total of 31,799 patients

01 Dec - 28 Feb
YouthHealthTalk

Youthhealthtalk enables young people, their family and friends, and professionals such as doctors and teachers to understand young people's experiences of health, illness and life in general. The website feature real-life accounts of issues such as effect on work and education, social life and relationships, consulting health professionals and treatment.

03 Sep - 28 Feb
Macmillan Cancer Support

One in three of us will get cancer and it’s the toughest thing most of us will ever face. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, or a loved one has, you’ll want a team of people in your corner supporting you every step of the way. Macmillan provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care.

BBC Health

Time link to sudden cardiac death

How the time of day can increase the risk of dying from an irregular heartbeat has been identified by researchers.

NHS 'will be Cameron's poll tax'

Labour leader Ed Miliband tells David Cameron he risks making NHS reform "his poll tax" - in noisy Commons clashes over the health bill.

Male extinction theory challenged

A new study comparing chromosomes in humans and rhesus monkeys suggests genetic decay of the male sex chromosome has all but ended.

Heart symptoms 'differ in women'

Fewer women than men suffering from a heart attack appear to experience chest pain symptoms, according to a study in the US.

Nurses 'should sign Dignity Code'

Nurses and care workers should sign a Dignity Code guaranteeing that elderly patients are treated with respect, say a group of politicians and charities.

Baby P duo made 'serious errors'

Two of Baby Peter's social workers committed a "serious error of judgement" during an incident which saw him "disappear" for 12 days, a tribunal hears.

US record kidney donor chain ends

The world's largest chain of organ transplants ends in the US after 30 patients received kidneys from living donors.

Diabetes patients miss key tests

More than 1.3 million diabetes patients could be missing out on vital and potentially life-saving health checks, the BBC learns.

Fatal fungal probe awarded £5.1m

Aberdeen researchers are awarded £5.1m to lead an investigation into fungal infections which cause death.

Government 'not trusted on NHS'

Over two-thirds of people do not trust the government's handling of the NHS, a poll commissioned for BBC Radio 5 live suggests.

Health Protection Agency

Update on measles outbreak declared on Merseyside

A measles outbreak has been declared on Merseyside. There are 13 confirmed and 16 suspected cases ranging in age from nine months to adults aged in their 20s. Six people, four children and two adults, required treatment in hospital. This compares to just one confirmed case on Merseyside in the first six weeks of 2011 and one in the corresponding period of 2010.

Measles outbreak declared on Merseyside

Update on Legionnaires’ Cluster Associated with a Hotel in Spain

10 February 2012, 1400hrs. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has this week been alerted by the Spanish public health authorities about a further case of Legionnaires’ Disease in a UK resident who stayed at the Diamante Beach Hotel in Calpe, Costa Blanca, as well as two French cases. This brings the total number of UK residents associated with this cluster to 12, with three deaths.

Development made in breakdown of a Meningitis B vaccine component

Scientists from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) are a step closer to ensuring the stability of a component of a vaccine that may one day be used to protect against Meningitis B. The research is published today (Tuesday) in Vaccine.

Update on Legionnaires’ Cluster Associated with a Hotel in Spain

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is aware of nine cases of Legionnaires’ disease in English holiday makers associated with the Diamante Beach Hotel in Calpe, Costa Blanca since January 2012, in addition to four Spanish cases so far reported. Subsequently two of the English patients are reported to have died from their illness.

Outbreak of Salmonella Newport

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is investigating an outbreak of a strain of Salmonella Newport infection among 30 people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland since the beginning of December 2011. Cases of illness caused by the same strain have been confirmed in Scotland, Ireland and Germany.

Health Protection Agency confirms new incinerator study

A new study to further extend the evidence base as to whether emissions from modern well run Municipal Waste Incinerators affect human health has been approved by the Health Protection Agency.

HPA helps solve radon problems in West Oxfordshire homes

Hundreds of homes across West Oxfordshire have been found to have high levels of radioactive gas radon. Last summer, the Health Protection Agency invited about 9,000 householders across West Oxfordshire to apply for a free test for radon, a naturally occurring gas present in all homes.

HPA helps solve radon problems in Orkney homes

Hundreds of householders across Orkney are being advised to act to protect their health, after HPA tests detected high levels of radioactive gas radon.

Cornish radon hotspot targeted

Thousands of households in a part of Cornwall with historic radon problems are being offered a free test for levels of the radioactive gas radon.

Clinics & Services

Test Results

Non-NHS Services

CHILD HEALTH SCREENING

All doctors see children in the surgery every day, but we also run a Child Development Clinic where we regularly assess the under five's in the Practice. This clinic is run in conjunction with the Health Visitors and is held on: THURSDAY MORNING BETWEEN 10.00 - 12.00

BABY CLINIC

Our Health Visitors will monitor your child's development and are also on hand to give advice on a wide range of problems associated with child health. This clinic is held on: THURSDAY MORNING BETWEEN 10.00 - 12.00

MINOR SURGERY

Certain minor surgery procedures are carried out in the Practice. These are performed under local anaesthetic as arranged with the doctor. The doctor will need to dicuss the procedure with you before carrying out the minor operation.

DIABETES

We offer regular checks for patients who suffer from diabetes. To arrange an appointment for your diabetes check please contact the receptionist on 826724. Clinics are held on TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS

ASTHMA

It is important to have your asthma monitored regularly. To arrange an appointment for your asthma check please contact the receptionist on 826724. This clinic is run by our Practice Nurse on: THURSDAYS

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

Our specially trained nurse offers assessment and review appointments for all patients with this condition. Clinics are held ALL DAY WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY AFTERNOON

CONTRACEPTIVE SERVICES

We are able to offer a range of contraceptive advice. This service is provided during normal surgery times.

MATERNITY CARE

Care in pregnancy is provided by the Practice in conjunction with our local midwives. Our ante-natal clinic is held on FRIDAY mornings and afternoons.

CORONARY HEART DISEASE

This is a nurse led clinic. Patients who have angina, patients who have had heart attacks or had caridac surgery will be invited to attend for annual review. This clinic is held on MONDAY MORNING 9.30 - 12.30

HYPERTENSION

If you have been diagnosed with hypertension (high blood pressure) you will be asked to attend an appointment where you will be assessed and reviewed. Appointments can be arranged Monday - Friday, morning or afternoon - please contact the surgery to arrange your Hypertension Review appointment.

We are happy to offer you a review appointment outwith the above times for any of our chronic disease clinics if you are unable to attend specified times.

VACCINATIONS AND IMMUNISATIONS

Routine vaccinations and travel immunisations are carried out by appointment with the Practice Nurses. You will be asked to complete a short questionnaire before attending your Travel Clinic appointment. Please contact the receptionist on 826724 to arrange an appointment.

SMOKING CESSATION CLINIC

If you wish support to stop smoking please ask the receptionist to arrange an appointment for you at your nearest smoking cessation clinic.

Test Results

The practice has a strict policy regarding confidentiality and data protection. We will only release test results to the person to whom they relate, unless that person has given prior permission for the release of this data or they are not capable of understanding the results.

When your test has been taken you will be told how long it will be before the results are returned to the practice.

It is your responsibility to check your results and to make an appointment to discuss them with your doctor if your are advised to do so.

FORMS (PRIVATE INSURANCE FORMS, INCOME PROTECTION ETC)

blood-pressure Please fill in the appropriate details i.e. your name, address, dates of absence/illness etc before handing the form in to reception. It may take up to 10 working days to complete these forms and there will be a charge to cover administration costs (please ask the receptionist to confirm charges).

NON NHS MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

Examinations for special purpose (e.g. Insurance, fitness to undertake sports, HGV, PSV etc) do not come under the National Health Service and require a longer appointment. The receptionist will be happy to arrange an appointment with the doctor of your choice. There is a fee for this service as recommended by the British Medical Association.

Further Information

For quick medical advice online or on the telephone contact NHS 24