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What services does the Maltings surgery offer?
Services offered by The Maltings Surgery are Asthma Clinic, Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC - eg IUD or implant), Child Immunisations, Smoking cessation clinic, Minor surgery (e.g. removal of moles and skin lesions) - provided in-house, Travel health with yellow fever and others.
How do I register for online access to the surgery?
Come to the Surgery and provide photo ID so we can confirm your identity and the receptionist will then issue you with a username and password. Enter your registration details exactly as shown on the form. After registering, log on with your username and password.
Why do I need to add my email address to patient access?
There are two reasons for this: To ensure your Patient Access account details are correct and up to date. Confirming or adding your email address will allow you to sign in using this address in future. You will use your email address and password, or your user ID and password.
What is patient access and how does it work?
"Patient Access gives you remote access to your GP, pharmacy and health records. For those going into self-isolation, retaining their access to health services is vital." All of our services, content and processes follow a strict set of clinical guidelines, ensuring a safe environment for patient care.
Where is Maltings Surgery in St Albans?
The Maltings Surgery is one of the leading GP practice in St Albans and it is located at 8-10 Victoria Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JB. Patients can contact The Maltings Surgery at 01727 855500 for appointments. Services offered by The Maltings Surgery are Asthma Clinic, Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC - eg IUD or implant), Child Immunisations, Smoking cessation clinic, Minor surgery (e.g. removal of moles and skin lesions) - provided in-house, Travel health with yellow fever and others. The Maltings Surgery GP has total 18700 registered patients, out of this there are 9290 female registered patients and 9410 male registered patients. It offers Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) which allows you to get your medicines with out the need of paper prescription. The Maltings Surgery has medical staff of 19 to cater to your healthcare needs. NHS Herts Valleys CCG is responsible for effective clinical commissioning of The Maltings Surgery.
Does Maltings have parking?
The Maltings Surgery has following Accessibility and Parking facilities available which can be availed by incoming patients.
How long does it take to become a dental hygienist?
Dental hygienists train for two to three years in dental schools alongside dentists, or in schools of dental hygiene. They are trained to carry out clinical examinations, assessing the health of gums, provide preventive oral care and liaise with dentists over the treatment of decay and gum disease, undertake scaling, provide topical fluoride treatments and carry out oral cancer screening.
What happens if a patient declines to see a dentist?
If the patient declines to be seen by a dentist, the hygienist will , at every subsequent treatment session, reinforce the need for the patient to be seen by a dentist and require the patient to confirm in writing that they do not wish to see the dentist. The hygienist will discuss the situation and the patient’s future care with the dentist
Can a hygienist diagnose a disease?
Hygienists cannot diagnose or give the prognoses of diseases such as decaying or broken teeth or prescribe drugs such as antibiotics or painkillers.
Can a hygienist do the same exam as a dentist?
The Hygienists cannot provide the same comprehensive examination as your dentist, so you should continue to see your dentist as usual. Your dentist will let you know how often you need to have a full examination.
Can you book an appointment with a dental hygienist?
You can now book appointments with our dental hygienists whenever you want to.
What is the NHS 111 number?
111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It’s fast, easy and free. Call 111 and speak to a highly trained adviser, supported by healthcare professionals. They will ask you a series of questions to assess your symptoms and immediately direct you to the best medical care for you. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
How long is NHS 111 free?
NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.
Is NHS 111 free?
NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.
What is required for you to take part in a video consultation?
To take part in a video consultation on Patient Access you will require the following:
What is a video consultation?
A video consultation allows you to speak to your clinician or pharmacist from the comfort of your own home without needing to visit your GP practice or pharmacy. Video consultations are, therefore, a great way of seeing your clinician or pharmacist if you're unable to attend your GP practice or pharmacy in person.
How to find a local pharmacy?
Search for a local pharmacy using your postcode. A list of local pharmacies offering video consultation appointments will then then displayed.
How to save payment information for future bookings?
If you are booking a paid service insert your online payment method. You can use the tick box next to ‘ Save for future payments ’ if you would like your payment information to be securely stored for future bookings so you are not required to put your online payment method details in again.
How to find out more about video calls?
You can find out more about video calls by selecting ‘About video calls’ .
Can you use a microphone during a consultation?
During the consultation you can use the icon detailed below to control the microphone. Make sure the device you are using to connect to the consultation is not on mute, or your clinician or pharmacist will not be able to hear you.
Is video calling supported in Firefox?
From version 2.7.8.1, video calls are no longer supported in the Firefox browser.