Feb 15 - New Appointment System In GHA Blood Clinic

From the beginning of next month, a new system of appointments will be introduced for GHA patients who require blood tests.

Patients who require these tests will be provided with an appointment for attending the Phlebotomy (Blood) clinic on a specific date and time at the Primary Care Centre or at St Bernard’s Hospital. This new trial service is intended to reduce the queues at the Blood Clinics and provide patients with the peace of mind that they now have a fixed date and time for their blood test. This new service will be phased in and appointment slots gradually increased, according to demand.

Until they are notified by the GHA, patients will still be able to attend the Blood Clinics at the Primary Care Centre or at St Bernard’s on a walk-in basis, using the ticket system, just as they do now.

With effect from Tuesday 1 March, the Primary Care Centre will offer one clinic for scheduled appointments from 0830 till 1100. The walk-in clinic will continue as at present, 0830 to 1030, although the tickets will be removed at 1000.

With effect from Tuesday 1 March, St Bernard’s Hospital Phlebotomy (Blood) Department will offer one clinic for scheduled appointments from 0800 till 1000. The walk-in clinics will continue as at present, 0800 till 1000.

Both clinics are closed at weekends and on Public Holidays.

Further information is available at the Primary Care Centre, 2nd Floor, ICC Building, Main St (20072355) and at the Phlebotomy (Blood) Department at St Bernard’s Hospital, Harbour Views Rd (20007251). 

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