Tel: 0844 576 9250

Services

 

Chronic Disease Management

 

Go to:     Diabetes

               Epilepsy

               Heart Disease

               Mental Health

               Multiple Sclerosis

 

At the Bayswater Medical Centre, we aim to routinely monitor patients with chronic diseases. We believe that education is the cornerstone in the treatment of chronic diseases and whenever possible we try to empower patients to become involved in their own management. Decisions are agreed between the clinician and the patient.

 

WE STRONGLY ADVISE ALL PATIENTS WHO SMOKE TO VISIT OUR SMOKING CESSATION ADVISER.

 

SMOKING INCREASES THE RISK OF A VASCULAR EVENT (eg: stroke, heart attack).

 

Diabetes

 

We aim to monitor diabetic patients routinely at least once a year, depending on the severity of the diabetes.

 

Every 6 to 12 months monitoring involves checking the following:

  • Glucose levels
  • Liver function
  • Kidney function
  • HbA1c levels
  • Cholesterol levels

 

The results of the monitoring are discussed with the patient together with any medication being taken and the medication may be adjusted in accordance with your results.

 

Every 12 months a full health check is carried out. This involves the following:

  • Heart rate
  • Urine
  • Sensory testing of limbs
  • Foot examination
  • Blood Pressure
  • Weight
  • Referral to foot clinic, dietician and/or eye clinic where necessary
  • Education groups
  • In-house smoking cessation clinic

 

If you are diabetic, make sure you see us at least once a year. We aim to keep you healthy.

 

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Mental Health

 

Helping you to help yourself to maintain a healthy well-balanced body and mind is the core of the service we aim to provide at our centre.

 

There are times in everyone's lives when you or someone close to you feels unable to cope well mentally with situations which are not usually a problem.

 

Services we offer:

 

General

We aim to tailor care according to need and have links with various support groups, counsellors, psychotherapists and psychiatrists.

 

Medication

Drug therapy may form part of a holistic management plan. We do not prescribe long-term medication which will lead to addiction.

 

Chronic Mental Health Management

Our patients with longstanding mental health problems may be managed by the GP or by a specialist or both. Either way, we like to see all our patients at least yearly, to ensure that the services and/or medication you are receiving are appropriate to your needs, and that your general health is being looked after. We work in liaison with the community mental health team.

 

 

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Epilepsy

 

Management of epilepsy consists of a yearly visit to monitor the frequency of your seizures, drugs to establish the optimum level of medication in your system, address issues such as employment and testing of blood.

 

The withdrawal of drugs is usually carried out in a structure phased manner after a seizure free period of more than two years.

 

Management of epilepsy consists of a yearly visit to monitor drugs to establish drug levels and address issues such as employment and testing of blood.

 

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Heart Disease

 

We aim to assess and monitor patients every 6 months to ensure appropriate management of heart disease. If you have not seen your GP for more than 6 months, please make an appointment to be reviewed.

 

Tel: 0844 576 9250.

 

Heart Disease Risk Assessment

 

We assess every patient once a year for certain risk factors which tell us whether you are at risk of a coronary event.

 

The risk factors could include any of the following:

  • High Blood Pressure
  • High cholesterol or triglycerides
  • Obesity (body mass index over 30)
  • Diabetes (high glucose levels)
  • Smoking
  • Alcohol abuse
  • Lack of exercise

 

Through primary prevention, a chart is used to monitor the value of each individual's risk factor. The practice helps patients to keep coronary heart disease at bay. We can refer you for additional help to one of the following:

  • Smoking cessation advisor
  • Dietician (healthy eating decreases cholesterol levels)
  • Physical activity (we offer gym referrals that result in reduced gym membership for certain gyms in the area).
  • Lifestyle advice (Well Person Clinic)

 

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Multiple Sclerosis

 

We conduct 6 to 12 monthly reviews to determine progress of your condition, provide support within the home environment and any help with your social needs.

 

Close liaison with Social Services for disability allowances and generally supporting the patient to improve his quality of life.

 

Routine blood tests would be undertaken at these visits.

 

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