Abingdon Medical Practice

Dr Clare Corbett MA, MB, DCH, DRCOG, MRCGP,
Qualified in London in 1979.
Dr Corbett's interests lie in Paediatrics, Gynaecology, Homeopathic Medicine and Acupuncture. She is the GP member of the Maternity Services Liaison Committee at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

Dr Ciaran Kilduff MB, BCh, BAO, MRCP (UK), MRCGP, DRCOG
Qualified in Dublin in 1987. Diploma in Practical Dermatology
Dr Kilduff's particular interests are in the prevention and management of adult medical diseases, skin problems and stress-related disorders. He is also an approved GP trainer and supervises GP registrars working in the practice.

Dr Seok Mee Chua MB BS, BSc, DCH, MRCGP
Qualified in London in 1991.
Dr Chua's interests lie in paediatrics, women's health and mental health problems. She is also involved with work on children's medicine and Clinical Governance with K & C PCT.

Dr Adrian Raby MA, MB BS, BSc, MRCGP
Qualified in London in 1993.
Dr Raby's interests include Medicine for the Elderly, Mental Health and Substance Misuse. He is also interested in Medical Law and Ethics. He is actively involved with undergraduate teaching as well as postgraduate education.

Dr Lindsay MacInnes MB, DRCOG, MRCGP
Qualified in Sheffield in 1972.
Dr MacInnes works part time in the practice. She was in full-time practice in Fulham for many years. Her other interests are in Health Screening and Disability Assessment.

	Dr Clare Corbett MA, MB, DCH, DRCOG, MRCGP, Qualified in London in 1979. Dr Corbett's interests lie in Paediatrics, Gynaecology, Homeopathic Medicine and Acupuncture. She is the GP member of the Maternity Services Liaison Committee at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
	Dr Ciaran Kilduff MB, BCh, BAO, MRCP (UK), MRCGP, DRCOG Qualified in Dublin in 1987. Diploma in Practical Dermatology Dr Kilduff's particular interests are in the prevention and management of adult medical diseases, skin problems and stress-related disorders. He is also an approved GP trainer and supervises GP registrars working in the practice.
	Dr Seok Mee Chua MB BS, BSc, DCH, MRCGP Qualified in London in 1991. Dr Chua's interests lie in paediatrics, women's health and mental health problems. She is also involved with work on children's medicine and Clinical Governance with K & C PCT.
	Dr Adrian Raby MA, MB BS, BSc, MRCGP Qualified in London in 1993. Dr Raby's interests include Medicine for the Elderly, Mental Health and Substance Misuse. He is also interested in Medical Law and Ethics. He is actively involved with undergraduate teaching as well as postgraduate education.
	Dr Lindsay MacInnes MB, DRCOG, MRCGP Qualified in Sheffield in 1972. Dr MacInnes works part time in the practice. She was in full-time practice in Fulham for many years. Her other interests are in Health Screening and Disability Assessment.
	ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Reception Manager:- Ann Murray Receptionists:- Frederique Patterson , Nora Kamiri, Maritza Rodriguez and Evalina Fijalkauskaite Secretary:- Nikola Sultan CLINICAL Practice Nurse:- Amanda Afoa-Petersen, Lisa Clarke District Nurse:- Team Leader Donna Health Visitor - Maureen Lee Counsellors/Psychologist:- Alan Pope Dietician - Laura Crossley TEACHING AND AUDIT The practice is committed to training and education. We are a fully approved training practice for GPs completing their training - the GP registrars who will spend a year working with us are fully trained doctors who have already worked for at least three years in hospitals before entering general practice. We also teach medical students from Imperial College Medical School. We do ask for your help and co-operation in this area, but if you feel you would prefer not to have a medical student sitting in during your consultation, your request to see the doctor alone will be accepted without question. Occasionally we video-record consultations for teaching purposes and to provide us with feedback on our consultation skills. However, this would only be done with your prior knowledge and consent. We are also actively involved in audits of our performance in order to improve the service we provide for you. THE PRACTICE MANAGER AND RECEPTIONISTS The practice manager is involved with the non-medical running of the practice and is in charge of all the administrative staff. She is available to discuss any suggestions or complaints you may have. Please contact her via the receptionist. Our reception team are fully trained - they are there to help you and are acting on instructions from the doctors. Please help them by understanding the problems they sometimes face when trying to please everybody. Please be assured that any information discussed with them is kept strictly confidential. THE PRACTICE NURSES Our practice nurses are fully qualified in all the traditional nursing skills. They are available to discuss any concerns you may have in relation to your health or diet. Routine appointments for blood tests, dressings, stitch removal, injections, travel vaccinations, blood pressure checks, cervical smear tests, ear syringing and well person checks can all be booked at reception. They are also specially trained in the care of problems such as diabetes, asthma, blood pressure, wound management and ulcers, family planning and well woman checks. In addition they closely monitor all repeat prescribing of medication. THE DISTRICT NURSES The district nursing team is managed by a qualified district nurse. The team provides a high quality nursing care for housebound people. District nurses recognise the unique needs of the individual and will assess all aspects affecting the person's life. A plan of care will be negotiated with themselves and others involved with and connected to their ongoing care. District nursing includes: Caring for the patient who has acute nursing needs which require the skills of a trained nurse Promotion of health and prevention of ill-health Rehabilitation for independence Examples of these groups could be: Caring for the dying patient Promotion of continence Wound management Management of patients with leg ulcers Management of medication Caring for the patient with HIV/AIDS Counselling Carer support Health education Pre- and post-operative management Teaching self-care skills Management of rehabilitation Management of the patient with diabetes You can contact the team on: 020 7795 8423 THE HEALTH VISITORS The practice has an attached health visitor with her own office in the surgery. She has expertise in all aspects of the care and development of babies and pre-school children, especially with feeding problems. The baby clinic (Wednesday afternoons) is run by the health visitor in conjunction with Dr Chua. The health visitor can visit families at home if necessary. The direct contact telephone number for the health visitor is 020 7795 8400 DIETICIAN At the present time the practice is able to offer patients appointments to see a dietician in the surgery. Please make an appointment with one of the doctors if you feel referral might be appropriate. Appointments cannot be made directly via the receptionist. COUNSELLING/PSYCHOLOGICAL TREATMENT The practice has the services of two experienced counsellors who are available to see patients for short-term counselling as well as ongoing support. The therapist can arrange longer-term counselling or psychotherapy outside the practice if necessary. Patients who wish to see the counsellor should see their GP in the first instance. PRACTICE COUNSELLORS Anna Bravesmith originally trained as a teacher and then as a community worker before becoming a qualified analytic psychotherapist. She is now a qualified Jungian Analyst and is a member of the Society of Analytical Psychology. In addition to her work in the practice, she works in private practice and also teaches counsellors. Dr Anne-Sophie Hoffmann is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and is a member of the British Psychological Society. She has experience of working in different NHS settings. SOCIAL WORKER, COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRIC NURSES The above named are also part of the practice team and referral to them is made via your doctor.