Medical Examinations
Sometimes you will be asked to have a medical examination for visa, insurance, licensing or other purposes. All are different and have differing requirements, but generally take time that the NHS does not have. Ask us and we can see if we can help.
What Makes Us Different?
Are you looking for a traditional, experienced and evidence-based approach?
Care that is Individualised
We try to understand you as a person along with your medical and other background issues and help you to find a solution that works for you.
Evidence Based Medicine
We are up to date and understand what the research and guidelines say. We use these as a basis for our suggestions for management but are careful to consider how they apply to you.
Expert Medical Team
Every member of the clinical team has many years of experience and can bring this to your consultation.
Continuity of Care
We try as far as is possible to ensure that you see or are replied to by the same clinician every time.
How does a medical examination work?
The authority requesting the examination will usually have a form to be completed. We would ask that you send this to us so that we can work out whether we can help and what needs to be done. Requirements vary greatly.
Can You Offer An Occupational Health Assessment?
Yes. Dr Pickles is also registered as an occupational health consultant. Please clarify what it is you need as we may not be able to offer a few very specialist assessments.
Do You Need Health Records?
Some authorities and particularly the DVLA require the doctor completing the form to have sight of your personal health records. Your NHS GP will need to supply a summary of the computer record if this is the case.
Will I Need To Have A Blood Test?
Some examinations require blood and/or urine tests to be taken. These are sent to their designated laboratory and we do not get the result back.
Can you provide drug or alcohol testing?
Yes but we do need to check your specific requirements.
What can we help with?
We can offer medicals for visa requirements for many but not all countries.
We can provide medicals if requested by insurance companies, statutory authorities (such as the DVLA) some sporting bodies and many others. Each will have very different requirements. Some can be done by the GPs, others will need Dr Pickles as an Occupational Health consultant and others we may have to decline because we do not carry the necessary equipment, training or authorisation.
What to Expect
St Erme Medical supplements the services provided by the NHS providing time with experienced doctors, continuity of care and management options that are evidence based and supported by guidance. In addition to problem based consultations, we can offer medicals for insurance, visa and other purposes and health reviews for all.
Those patients who see us in person will be able to park and consult in an environment that is relaxed and welcoming..
1. Contact Us
Whether you contact us by telephone, email or via the website you will be asked to provide an outline of the service you are looking for so that we understand where, how and who we can offer you.
2. Questionnaire
You will be asked to fill in a medical information questionnaire to brief the doctor and allow you to focus on assessing your current situation during the consultation.
3. Confirmation
You will be sent confirmation of your appointment and a reminder the day before. We will invoice and expect payment in advance of the consultation.
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Experienced GP's
Our GPs are fully qualified and all have years of experience. Medicine covers many areas, and no one can know everything. There are unknowns and gaps in the data. We will tell you when we cannot answer a question.
We then talk together as expertise is shared within the team and will research issues that we are less sure of.
Meet our Team
MBBCh MFOM MRCGP DFSRH DRCOG
Consultant Occupational Health Physician & GP
GMC 6115160
BA MBBS MRCGP DFSRH DRCOG
GP with an Extended Role in Women’s Health
GMC 6055908
MBChB MRCGP DRCOG DFSRH
GP with an extended role in Women’s Health
GMC 6160515
BSc, MBBS, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFSRH, FHEA
GP Specialist in Women’s Health
GMC 3135143
MBBCh MRCGP DRCOG DFSRH
GP with an extended role in Women’s Health
GMC 4538819
MbChB, MRCGP, MRCP, DFSRH, DRCOG
GP with an Extended Role in Women’s Health
GMC 6134672
FRCOG FFSRH DIPM
Consultant in Community Gynaecology and Reproductive Healthcare
GMC 2608187
MBBS MRCGP DRCOG DFSRH
GP with an Extended Role in Women’s Health
GMC 7130800
MBBS MRCGP DRCOG DCH
GP with an Extended Role in Women’s Health
GMC 3557426
BSc MSc MBChB MRCGP DRCOG FSRH
GP
GMC 7074922
Truro, Plymouth and Exeter
St Erme Medical is based in its own premises in the centre of Cornwall. All services offered can be provided here. The administration team is based in St Erme. Consultations with a doctor can also be offered in the Nuffield Health hospitals in Plymouth and Exeter.
All services are available face-to-face in St Erme. Drs Gray and Patton offer women’s health at the Nuffield Hospital in Plymouth, and Dr Gillies offers women’s health and general practice for adults at the Nuffield Hospital in Exeter.
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Explore our range of GP services, from general appointments & health reviews to blood tests & ECGs.
Any Questions?
Everyone is different. We will listen to you. We will treat you as an individual and personalise our advice to you. We treat everyone equally but may need to know about characteristics such as disability, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation in order to tailor our assessment and advice.
Can I eat before I come?
Generally yes unless the medical specifies a fasting blood test.
You should always have had enough fluid iintake as most examinations will require you to pass a urine sample and some will need a blood test. Both are easier if you are not dehydrated.
Can I bring someone else with me?
How long will it take?
Will I have to undress?
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Everyone is different. We will listen to you. We will treat you as an individual and personalise our advice to you. We treat everyone equally but may need to know about characteristics such as disability, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation in order to tailor our assessment and advice.
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