Terms & Conditions for HSE Patients at E&S Doctors
Covered Services
Free GP consultations are covered under the medical card. Depending on the appointment, other services such as ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, and vaccinations for babies may also be covered.
Non-Covered Services
Services like minor surgery, blood tests, travel vaccinations, and medical reports are not covered and may incur charges.
Cancellations
A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required for cancellations. Failure to provide notice may affect availability for future appointments.
Additional Notice
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NOTICE TO PATIENTS WITH MEDICAL/GP VISIT CARDS
Practitioner which are determined by the HSE and the Department of Health, for which the doctor receives payment from the State.
There are, however, a number of additional services provided by many General Practitioners which are not covered by the agreement between the State and General Practitioners.
The most commonly requested services not covered by Medical/GP Visit Card are listed below and if you require any of these services please consult with the practice staff to see if they are available and what arrangements are in place for the provision of such services.
- Minor Surgery
- Phlebotomy Services (Routine Blood Tests)
- WarfarIn Monitoring
- Women’s and Men’s health clinics
- Dressings
- Travel Vaccinations
- Pre-Employment Medicals
- Insurance medicals/reports
- Medical examinations for legal purposes
- Sports medicals/reports
- Examinations relating to fitness to drive
- Passport/Identity reports
- Crèche reports/School attendance notes/certificates
- Certificates/letters In support of applications for services under the Soclal Welfare Acts
- Utilities reports/letters
- Preventative Services (i.e. Health checks/Screening services)
- Therapeutic Counselling
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