Royal College Teachers' Clinic on Feb 9
The Royal College Doctors Association (RCDA), in collaboration with
the Royal College Past Teachers' Association, will conduct the annual
Teachers Medical Screening Program on February 9, for the 14th
consecutive occasion. The clinic is aimed at promoting health and
well-being of the present and past teachers and their spouses.
They will be initially screened by Royalist doctors and relevant
blood tests will be carried out (Full Blood Count, Cholesterol levels,
Blood Sugar, UFR, ESR etc.) Specialists from RCDA, in the fields of
General Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Community Medicine, Neurology,
Nephrology, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Psychiatry, Gynaecology, Oncology,
Radiology(Scanning), Endocrinology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology,
Gastro-intestinal Surgery, General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery,
Uro-Genital Surgery, Plastic Surgery, ENT surgery, Eye surgery and
Vascular Surgery, Oro Maxilo Facial and Dental Surgery, Physiotherapy,
Nutrionist will be available for consultations.
ECG, Ultrasound Scanning, 2D Echo, Spirometry, will be carried out
for those require further investigations. Further follow-ups will be
arranged for needy, at tertiary care level.
A 'Well Woman' clinic will also be in place for female teachers and a
complete Gynaecological procedure including Breast examination,
Ultrasound scanning and PAP smear investigations will be done. A dental
clinic will be held for general oral examination and dental procedures,
ie extractions, restorations, and scaling will be offered. Consultant
ophthalmologists will examine the teachers for eye problems, free
reading glasses and spectacles will be offered at a discounted rate by a
leading company, who will also provide a mobile service unit for the
event.
Advanced physiotherapy sessions will be carried out using hi-tech
equipment by professional physiotherapists under the guidance of
Rheumatologists and Orthopaedic Surgeons. A session on good dietary
habits and healthy nutrition will also be conducted by a clinical
nutritionist.
Each participant teacher will be given a 'Health Record File'
designed by the RCDA, to facilitate further reference and follow-ups.
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