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"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again "Like it | |||
"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again "same down here..if you get a phone call its bad news..if you hear nothing all is good | |||
"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again
same down here..if you get a phone call its bad news..if you hear nothing all is good"That would freak me out, I aways opt for a follow up apt for results. | |||
"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again
same down here..if you get a phone call its bad news..if you hear nothing all is good
That would freak me out, I aways opt for a follow up apt for results.
"yea its not the best set up is it..like who want to get a phonecall telling them oh and by the way you have hiv cheers bye  | |||
"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again
same down here..if you get a phone call its bad news..if you hear nothing all is good"Sorry misinformation i was phoned with results even though i was all clear. I think id prefer it that way | |||
"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again
same down here..if you get a phone call its bad news..if you hear nothing all is good
That would freak me out, I aways opt for a follow up apt for results.
yea its not the best set up is it..like who want to get a phonecall telling them oh and by the way you have hiv cheers bye "Haha god when u say it like that. But i was thinking more of the no new is good news theory... What if they just forgot to ring | |||
"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again
same down here..if you get a phone call its bad news..if you hear nothing all is good
Sorry misinformation i was phoned with results even though i was all clear. I think id prefer it that way "last 2 times i went i was told we will ring if there is a problem? must be different place to you | |||
"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again
same down here..if you get a phone call its bad news..if you hear nothing all is good
Sorry misinformation i was phoned with results even though i was all clear. I think id prefer it that way "I would definitely prefer to be informed of results instead of silence | |||
"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again
same down here..if you get a phone call its bad news..if you hear nothing all is good
Sorry misinformation i was phoned with results even though i was all clear. I think id prefer it that way
I would definitely prefer to be informed of results instead of silence"Id worry with no phone call. Nurse that rang me was a dote | |||
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"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again "Not all work the no results policy. Some text or phone the results which I prefer. I get tested regularly and all clear | |||
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"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again "Down south they practice, wait till you die then tell you that the tests were positive. | |||
"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again
same down here..if you get a phone call its bad news..if you hear nothing all is good
Sorry misinformation i was phoned with results even though i was all clear. I think id prefer it that way "Me too. I always get a call or a text to give me the all clear after I get tested. | |||
"I recently went for a STD/STI test and thought I would share my experience - might encourage others to go if they haven't. Step 1. Phoned GUM clinic in Cork South Infirmary for a free STI checkup and was given a patient number and an appointment for 3 weeks later was told not to pee for 4hrs before appointment. Step 2. Turned up, gave number and DOB and sat in large waiting room for about 15mins. Then called for a 2 min interview on sexual history and asked to give a urine sample by peeing into small container in the loo. Back to waiting room for about 5mins and then called again to be examined. Was shown into a small room with a bench and asked to pull boxers to my knees and lie back on the bench. Two female staff then took a swab from inside the tip of my penis. (I presume they checked around my genitals for abnormalities at this time too) They then asked me to dress and a minute later a separate nurse came and took a blood sample from my arm. Back to the waiting room for about 10mins and then called to be given a quick result (clear) (not sure if from swab or urine) for signs of any infection. Then I was asked to make another appointment for a week later for blood test results and went home. Step 3. A week later I was back for my results (waiting room seemed busier - 20ish peeps) so was waiting nearly 30 mins to be called. Nurse/doc was very methodical in checking name, DOB, patient number and went through pages and pages of results for the different sti tests. Heart skipped a beat for a second when she mention a positive result but immediately went on to explain it was for receiving a hepatius vaccine which I had done a few years ago for travel. And that was the end of the testing and home I went with the knowledge I have no infections detected. (I believe HIV needs another test 3 months later to be clear) Thoughts: Thankful to be able to avail of this service. It's 100% free Staff professional and courteous Gives great peace of mind Shame it takes 3 weeks for an app. Had to take time off work twice. Not a fan of penis being swabbed "was at the same clinic last month and they did all the tests too , great service , had to go back after 2 weeks for blood results but unfortunately my sample was thrown away by mistake, rarely happens , so another sample was taken and a week later they rang me with results , all tests clear , would highly recemend then , very discreet and very professional , will be going back for regular check ups there
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"I recently went for a STD/STI test and thought I would share my experience - might encourage others to go if they haven't. Step 1. Phoned GUM clinic in Cork South Infirmary for a free STI checkup and was given a patient number and an appointment for 3 weeks later was told not to pee for 4hrs before appointment. Step 2. Turned up, gave number and DOB and sat in large waiting room for about 15mins. Then called for a 2 min interview on sexual history and asked to give a urine sample by peeing into small container in the loo. Back to waiting room for about 5mins and then called again to be examined. Was shown into a small room with a bench and asked to pull boxers to my knees and lie back on the bench. Two female staff then took a swab from inside the tip of my penis. (I presume they checked around my genitals for abnormalities at this time too) They then asked me to dress and a minute later a separate nurse came and took a blood sample from my arm. Back to the waiting room for about 10mins and then called to be given a quick result (clear) (not sure if from swab or urine) for signs of any infection. Then I was asked to make another appointment for a week later for blood test results and went home. Step 3. A week later I was back for my results (waiting room seemed busier - 20ish peeps) so was waiting nearly 30 mins to be called. Nurse/doc was very methodical in checking name, DOB, patient number and went through pages and pages of results for the different sti tests. Heart skipped a beat for a second when she mention a positive result but immediately went on to explain it was for receiving a hepatius vaccine which I had done a few years ago for travel. And that was the end of the testing and home I went with the knowledge I have no infections detected. (I believe HIV needs another test 3 months later to be clear) Thoughts: Thankful to be able to avail of this service. It's 100% free Staff professional and courteous Gives great peace of mind Shame it takes 3 weeks for an app. Had to take time off work twice. Not a fan of penis being swabbed "Your amazing fair play to you for going through the work's . Have myself it's not very pleasant. So wish more on here are like you... Male ,Female & Couples  | |||
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"Alway get it every few months because it's such a great service and you can never be to careful these days. Wish everyone would have a routine check then we may have a chance to slow the spread faster. Wish they funded Gum more tho. Why did 2 nurses have to do the swab your did I read that wrong? " Doubt it was deliberate maybe they were more hands on that day probably students studying ..Any ways you got the all clear so happy days no need to worry yourself | |||
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"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again
Not all work the no results policy. Some text or phone the results which I prefer.
I get tested regularly and all clear "I must be going to wrong places  | |||
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"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again
same down here..if you get a phone call its bad news..if you hear nothing all is good
That would freak me out, I aways opt for a follow up apt for results.
"Yes! No news isn’t always good news, it could just mean they have totally forgotten about u.... | |||
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"Wish everyone would have a routine check then we may have a chance to slow the spread faster." We just need better education about sex now we are a multicultural society and are increasingly exposed to greater odds of STD than we were when we were more insular. What was low risk in Ireland should now be considered medium etc. | |||
"Wish everyone would have a routine check then we may have a chance to slow the spread faster. We just need better education about sex now we are a multicultural society and are increasingly exposed to greater odds of STD than we were when we were more insular. What was low risk in Ireland should now be considered medium etc." | |||
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"Just putting it out there for anyone interested: For those of you who've put it off or don't do it frequently enough, I thought I would post contact details for all the FREE STI test centres in Rep Ireland. Feel free to add any more helpful info. Dublin: GUIDE Clinic, St. James’s Hospital, Dublin 8, 01 4162 315 (Young Persons Only clinic on Thursdays) MaterHospital, Dublin 7, 01 8032 063 GMHS Clinic for men who have sex with men and transgender people only Baggot St Hospital, Dublin 4, 01 6699 553 Louth: Outpatients Dept, Louth County Hospital, Dundalk, 086 8241847 Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda - 086 8241847 Monaghan: Outpatients Dept, Monaghan Hospital, 086 824 1847 Westmeath: Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, 086 416 9830 Laois: Portlaoise STI Clinic, Out Patients Department, Midland Regional Hopsital, Block Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois Contact Number: 086 8591273 Opening Hours: Tuesday evenings, by appointment only, 5.15pm- 7.15pm Cork: South Infirmary, Victoria Hospital, Cork City, 021 4966 844 Youth Health Service, Cork City, 076- 1084150 Kerry: General Hospital, Tralee, Co. Kerry, c/o 021 4966 844 Waterford: Regional Hospital, Waterford City, 051 842 646 (By appointment only) Carlow: District Hospital, Carlow, c/o 051 842 646 (By appointment only and clinic is held on alternative Tuesdays) Tipperary: South Tipperary Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, c/o 051 842 646 (By appointment only and clinic is held on alternative Wednesdays) General Hospital, Nenagh, Co Tipperary, c/o 061 482382 Limerick: Regional Hospital, Limerick City, 061 482 382 Clare: General Hospital, Ennis, Co. Clare, c/o 061 482 382 Galway: University Hospital, Galway City, 091 525 200 Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 090 9648 372 (extension 676) Mayo: General Hospital, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, 094 90 21733 (Extension 3076 - Tues am only and Ext 3501 – Mon, Wed, Thurs, Friday) Sligo: Regional Hospital, Sligo Town, 071 9170 473 Donegal: General Hospital, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, 074 91 23715 Service is fully confidential and Free! And a Merry and safe Christmas to all ". Fair play ... defo everyone should get regular checks if they are playing | |||
"Just putting it out there for anyone interested: For those of you who've put it off or don't do it frequently enough, I thought I would post contact details for all the FREE STI test centres in Rep Ireland. Feel free to add any more helpful info. Dublin: GUIDE Clinic, St. James’s Hospital, Dublin 8, 01 4162 315 (Young Persons Only clinic on Thursdays) MaterHospital, Dublin 7, 01 8032 063 GMHS Clinic for men who have sex with men and transgender people only Baggot St Hospital, Dublin 4, 01 6699 553 Louth: Outpatients Dept, Louth County Hospital, Dundalk, 086 8241847 Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda - 086 8241847 Monaghan: Outpatients Dept, Monaghan Hospital, 086 824 1847 Westmeath: Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, 086 416 9830 Laois: Portlaoise STI Clinic, Out Patients Department, Midland Regional Hopsital, Block Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois Contact Number: 086 8591273 Opening Hours: Tuesday evenings, by appointment only, 5.15pm- 7.15pm Cork: South Infirmary, Victoria Hospital, Cork City, 021 4966 844 Youth Health Service, Cork City, 076- 1084150 Kerry: General Hospital, Tralee, Co. Kerry, c/o 021 4966 844 Waterford: Regional Hospital, Waterford City, 051 842 646 (By appointment only) Carlow: District Hospital, Carlow, c/o 051 842 646 (By appointment only and clinic is held on alternative Tuesdays) Tipperary: South Tipperary Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, c/o 051 842 646 (By appointment only and clinic is held on alternative Wednesdays) General Hospital, Nenagh, Co Tipperary, c/o 061 482382 Limerick: Regional Hospital, Limerick City, 061 482 382 Clare: General Hospital, Ennis, Co. Clare, c/o 061 482 382 Galway: University Hospital, Galway City, 091 525 200 Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 090 9648 372 (extension 676) Mayo: General Hospital, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, 094 90 21733 (Extension 3076 - Tues am only and Ext 3501 – Mon, Wed, Thurs, Friday) Sligo: Regional Hospital, Sligo Town, 071 9170 473 Donegal: General Hospital, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, 074 91 23715 Service is fully confidential and Free! And a Merry and safe Christmas to all "Mater hospital is not free, at least it was never free for me, and I went there a few weeks back | |||
" Mater hospital is not free, at least it was never free for me, and I went there a few weeks back" If u ring and ask for clinic 6 they give u a free apt.generally a tuesday morn or afternoon. Take a number and wait service. We have used the mater services plenty of times. | |||
" Mater hospital is not free, at least it was never free for me, and I went there a few weeks back If u ring and ask for clinic 6 they give u a free apt.generally a tuesday morn or afternoon. Take a number and wait service. We have used the mater services plenty of times. " Oh good to knowI've always booked online and paid full price. | |||
