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The Medical Centre

The Medical Centre looks after all the medical needs of our pupils, under the careful guidance of our Nurse Manager and her team.

The school Medical Clinic, formally known as San, is a well-equipped, self-contained, six bed-unit. There are specific clinic times throughout the day which the pupils are encouraged to adhere to but there is 24-hour cover, seven days a week during term time, provided by experienced, qualified nurses.

The medical clinic works on an appointment only system, except for emergencies.

Clinic Appointments

Click here to book an appointment for the Clinic.

Medical Team

Anita Getty RCN, RGN (Nurse Manager)
Rachel Cron RGN RM (School Nurse)
Nicola Murphy RGN RCN (School Nurse)
Jill Williams RGN RCN  BNS (School Nurse)
Sonja Owen BA (Hon) Nursing, BA Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy (School Counsellor)

Doctor

Dr Alex Khourie, a local GP, is the school’s Medical Officer. He provides a clinic on Tuesday afternoons in the school. Pupils can also have appointments made at his own practice on other days.

Medical Records

All parents or guardians must complete a medical questionnaire about their child before the child starts as a pupil. It is vital for the child’s health and welfare that we know all past and present medical history including allergies, vaccinations hospital admissions, hospital treatment, behavioural or psychological problems. Records are held securely in San.

Confidentiality

In accordance with the school doctor’s/nurse’s professional obligations, medical information about pupils will remain confidential. However, in providing medical/nursing care it is recognised that the doctor/nurse may liaise with parents or guardians, the head teacher or other academic staff and that information, ideally with the pupils’ consent will be passed on as appropriate.

With all matters, the doctor/nurse will respect a pupil’s confidence except on the very rare occasions when, the doctor/nurse considers it in the pupil’s best interests, or necessary for the protection of the wider school community, to breach confidence and pass information on to a relevant person or body.

Other Services

Physiotherapy/Counselling

Sonja Owen works part-time at the Clinic, where she meets with pupils for heartfelt conversations and warm drinks. She engages with them in a gentle, caring, and collaborative manner, driven by a deep passion for helping and encouraging the pupils. Sonja is dedicated to supporting pupils on their journey to discovering their full potential. She collaborates closely with ZestLife Therapeutic Services. On a weekly basis we have a visiting physiotherapist with appointments organised through the Nurse on duty in the Clinic.

Dental treatment/Optician

Parents are asked to arrange routine dental checks, treatment and orthodontic work during school holidays. The same applies to optician appointments. Emergency treatment can be organised through the Nurse on duty in the Clinic.

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Whitechurch,
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Ireland
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