Appointment Process
Appointments to the Out Patients Department are arranged strictly by referral. Your appointment will have been coordinated by your General Practitioner (GP) or a Consultant who has submitted a referral to the relevant specialist. Detailed information regarding your appointment will be forwarded to your home address.
Process for New Patients
- Consultation with your GP.
- Referral submission to the Central Referrals Office (CRO).
- Upon receipt of the referral, the patient will be placed on the waiting list.
- The Consultant will triage the case.
- The patient will be seen by the Consultant.
The Central Referrals Office (for new patients only) can be contacted at 045 843095 or 045 849910.
Items to Bring to Your First Appointment
Please ensure you bring the following items to your initial appointment:
- Your appointment letter or card.
- Any medications you are currently taking, including inhalers and insulin.
- If you are attending a diabetic clinic, please bring your blood sugar diary.
- Any specialist x-ray films that may be required by your Consultant.
Helpful Recommendations
Should you require physical assistance to navigate to your clinic, please request a wheelchair at the main reception.
It is advisable to bring only one accompanying person, as seating is limited.
Children must be supervised at all times.
If you utilise a hearing aid or spectacles, please ensure you bring these with you.
Clinic Procedures
For returning patients, please check in at the reception desk. It is recommended that you do not arrive more than 20 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time, as the receptionist will only check you in 15 minutes before your allocated time. During check-in, the receptionist will verify that your personal details are accurate, which is crucial since the Consultant will dictate a letter to your GP following your consultation. After check-in, you will be directed to the appropriate waiting area.
Some preliminary tests may be conducted before your appointment with the Consultant. These tests may include x-rays, blood pressure measurements, weight assessments, urinalysis, and/or ECGs.
Upon your consultation with the doctor, you will receive a note an appointment slip to present to the receptionist for any follow-up appointments, if necessary.
You may also be provided with blood test forms, which can be completed immediately or may require an appointment for a fasting blood test. The phlebotomy room, where blood tests are conducted, is located near the main entrance of the Out Patients Department. – we can put in the number I think its 045849883
If you are attending a fracture clinic, your appointment may have been arranged by the Consultant who evaluated you in the Accident and Emergency Department at the time of your injury. Your cast may be removed in the designated plaster room prior to seeing the Consultant. And before you see the consultant and their team you may need an xray.
OPD Clinics
Please refer to the Clinics page for the specific details of each.
Appointment Cancellation
If you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment, please inform the Out Patients Department so that your appointment can be allocated to another individual. A further appointment can be arranged.