Doctor On Campus?

Anton17

Is There a a doctor available on campus, how do i go about arranging an appointment and what does it cost? It would save me having to go hom and pay my doctor e30.

RE*AC*TOR

doesn't cost anything - they're ove rin the student centre - just drop up wiht your student card to make an appointment - if its urgent a nurse will see you and determine if you need to see the doctor immediately.

kittenkiller

The medical clinic's upstaris in the student centre.
They close for lunch, details should be on the su website.
Usually takes about a week to get a dr.'s appointment though.

Bri

017163133

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Hindeed, also see the charter / resources sticky.

Theres a link there to the serivices (including medical) the student union provide.

Alana

Also they are really nice and friendly, so don't be afraid- I'm sure being dr's at a college they've seen everything weird and wonderfully bizar to walk through their door....(wonder if they've ever seen anything ala American Pie tho...people sticking themselves to themselves...that'd put me right off my lunch...)

Anyway, I've been to them once or twice in my time, they're v helpful and understanding, and explain things in monkey simple terms. Plus it's free and you get your medication at a discount price in the pharmacy-hurrah, more money for drinking...another ulcer won't hurt...much :rolleyes:

Pythia

I need to go to the doctor on Monday. Can you just walk in? It being out of term and everything... I've got a nasty infection in my finger, somehow, so it's something I couldn't wait a week for. Luckily (or unluckily) it's on my left hand, if it was on my right I wouldn't be able to write and I've an exam on Monday.

irlrobins

mmm not sure if they'll operate a complete service outside of term. Then again this time of year is when a lot of students fall sick. Best thing is to give them a ring, or call by the student centre.

(01)7163133 / 3143

More details here: http://www.ucd.ie/stuhealth/

Dave!

hmmm... would the counselling service deal with people thinking of dropping out of college?

Pythia

Well, I can't ring em til Mon which is when I need to see them. Suppose I'll just go to my GP. Ow, my finger.

irlrobins

http://www.ucd.ie/advisers/

Student advisers are the people to talk to about dropping out.

You having second thoughts Dave?

irlrobins

Pythia wrote:

Ow, my finger.

Try soaking it in warm salty water, might speed up the healing process.

Probably a stupid question, but is there a dentist too? I've had a throbbing toothache for about 3 days now.

irlrobins

nope, but they have a list of dentist in the area that they can refer you to.

Dave!

irlrobins wrote:

http://www.ucd.ie/advisers/

Student advisers are the people to talk to about dropping out.

You having second thoughts Dave?

Yeah I'm not enjoying college at all... and I feel like it's a waste of my time. I'm not learning anything, and am just worried about passing exams. I'll come out with a degree after 4 years -- and that's it! It just feels like the leaving cert again, I'm not learning anything... I'd learn more reading a book, tbh. Anything that I'd like to do with my life (although I don't know for certain at the moment) can be done without a university degree -- and if I do decide in the future that I want to go back, then I can just save for a while and then do it.
Would the student advisers be inclined to try and convince you to stay in college, or would they actually help you decide what you actually want?

irlrobins

they'll help you decide what's best for you. They know that not everyone is suited to college life, or that they might not be in the right course etc. They will not force you to stay in college or anything.

You're in Arts Dave yea? Talk to Moss Garde. Sound guy, worked with him in Special Olympics. But other advisers are equally good.

Pythia

irlrobins wrote:

Try soaking it in warm salty water, might speed up the healing process.

It's spreading down my finger, I think I need drugs! Tried hot water earlier. Not much difference.

irlrobins

irlrobins wrote:

nope, but they have a list of dentist in the area that they can refer you to.

Thank you sir.

irlrobins

Pythia wrote:

It's spreading down my finger, I think I need drugs! Tried hot water earlier. Not much difference.

sounds sore. What were u sticking ur fingers in!

There's always the VHI Clinic in Dundrum if you need quick treatment. They'll see u within an hour. You pay for it though.

Dave!

irlrobins wrote:

they'll help you decide what's best for you. They know that not everyone is suited to college life, or that they might not be in the right course etc. They will not force you to stay in college or anything.

You're in Arts Dave yea? Talk to Moss Garde. Sound guy, worked with him in Special Olympics. But other advisers are equally good.

Thanks... might send him an email or somethin.

Pythia

irlrobins wrote:

sounds sore. What were u sticking ur fingers in!

There's always the VHI Clinic in Dundrum if you need quick treatment. They'll see u within an hour. You pay for it though.

Dundrum? Where in Dundrum, I live in Dundrum! Pay how much? Less than fifty?

BKtje

t just feels like the leaving cert again, I'm not learning anything... I'd learn more reading a book, tbh

Thats the way i felt the first time i went through college. Was in DIT straight after i left school and while i did enjoy the year somewhat i didnt feel like i was getting anywhere so dropped out after the year ended. I did this and that for a two years (started my ccna(which i mean to finish)) and eventually figured out what i wanted and am back doing it now. If you feel like dropping out and its what you want to do dont just stick with uni for the sake of it. If i'd dropped out when i first wanted to id only have had to pay half the fees i had to pay (6k ffs).

Basically what im saying is have a hard think about what you want right now. If you wanna get a degree but not right now, the sooner you drop out (if thats the path you wanna take) the better as it saves u $$$ in the long term. Whatever you choose to do however think hard before you do it...its your future your deciding afterall but dont feel pressured into something because "its the right thing to do".

IM a little drunk so take anything i say with a pinch of salt

irlrobins

Pythia wrote:

Dundrum? Where in Dundrum, I live in Dundrum! Pay how much? Less than fifty?

http://www.vhi.ie/swiftcare/

its €85 i'm afraid. Its beside the Luas station, opposite Town Centre

humbert

I live in dundrum too but I think I'd have to be bleeding to death outside the door before I'd pay that sort of money.

Would you not be better going to St. James's hospital instead?

irlrobins

yea but u could be there waiting for hours. The selling point of the VHI place is that you'll be seen in under an hour.

And if you have VHI I think some of the cost is covered by your insurance.

ucd_guy

If you've gotten any kind of a knock or anything they might give you x-rays which'll bump up the price! Go to Vincent's or James's!

LovelyHurling

Its stupid that you have to pay for GP visits, what do you think your taxes are for? its like paying for something twice... Extend the North, i say

Dave!

^
So we can pay thousands for college instead?

steo87

Hang in there Dave! Ive had the same thoughts meself out here in DCU!

BKtje

You do realise that this thread was from almsot two years ago?

Hows the finger pythia?

Dave!

hahaha, god that was ages ago! Good post earlier in the thread Owen! Thanks!

Well for an update: I deferred for a year and worked, and now I'm going into second year.

Good choice