Gay Friendly doctors in Maynooth

CheekyChops · 21-06-2010 10:32PM #1

Hi
What are names of gay friendly doctors in maynooth who are understanding and discreet that one could register with and who carry out test for stds etc

Thanks

banquo · 21-06-2010 11:59PM

Dr. John Corish, Main Street. By the bus stop.

JBoyle4eva · 22-06-2010 12:53AM

Speaking from experience, most GPs will be non judgemental about your sexuality. It's a daunting experience telling a GP you're gay but you'll be fine.

As for a doc in Maynooth, Dr. Gaffney's clinic is good, the one across from the Main Entrance of the Glenroyal Hotel

Alt_Grrr · 22-06-2010 10:31AM

CheekyChops wrote: »

Hi
What are names of gay friendly doctors in maynooth who are understanding and discreet that one could register with and who carry out test for stds etc

Thanks

You might be better off going to the free sti clinic for those type of visits.
Since if you even need to take on a huge crippling debt in the future (Also called a mortgage), they may require your permission to consult your doctor, (To see if your going to be around long enough to pay it back) and if all your records show that all you did was pop in for sti testing at random intervals, it might look a tad dodgy. (That never looks good, regardless of your sexuality)

Most of the doctors in the area are highly professional anyway in there conduct. So I wouldn't have too much fear about going in and seeing one.

EyesLeft · 22-06-2010 05:02PM

Alt_Grrr wrote: »

You might be better off going to the free sti clinic for those type of visits.
Since if you even need to take on a huge crippling debt in the future (Also called a mortgage), they may require your permission to consult your doctor.

I am pretty sure that's nonsense.

LeixlipRed · 22-06-2010 05:09PM

No, it's not nonsense. They can't force you to reveal your medical records of course.

Alt_Grrr · 22-06-2010 10:05PM

EyesLeft wrote: »

I am pretty sure that's nonsense.

A friend who had hepatitis told me that one,
Its also the reason why the first bank they went looking for a mortgage from reject them.

It sounds awful I know. But, Banks do judge you based on your medical history. (I know, the irony)

but thats OT. The point is, that you shouldn't really have anything to fear from going to a GP, they are there to help.

irish_goat · 23-06-2010 10:54AM

No harm but surely the doctor isn't going to be able to tell you're gay or that you got an std from another fella. Loads of straight people go in for STD tests so it's not like they'll automatically assume you're gay. Regardless, he/she should act professional and not give a damn about your sexuality. You'll probably not be the first gay through their door anyway.

Clare Bear · 23-06-2010 11:07AM

I presume you'll need to go to an actual STI Clinic for that but

banquo wrote: »

Dr. John Corish, Main Street. By the bus stop.

I would +1 Dr John Corish if you're looking for a general GP. Lovely man, very friendly and chatty and unlike a lot of doctors nothing is awkward with him.

CnaG · 23-06-2010 11:24AM

I really like the lady doctor who works with DR. Gaffney above Supervalu. She's very good at taking bloods - I hardly felt a thing when she did mine back in February and I've tiny veins which are difficult to take blood from. Perfect for STI tests.

The alternative would be the free STI clinic at James' Hospital, good if you want to save some cash (Dr. Gaffney & co. will charge you 50 euro to do your bloods - a discounted student price, but not free) and you don't mind giving up a morning or afternoon to go there (opening hours available online). They operate on a first come first served basis though, so you'd need to be there early is the only other thing.

Otherwise, hope you enjoy your time in Maynooth

P.S. I don't know the lady doctor's name. I really should, but it's gotten to the point where I'm a little embarrassed to ask her because I've been to her a few times recently and feel bad for not knowing already

L1m1tless · 23-06-2010 05:45PM

+1 for Dr. John Corish for any medical needs. plus he is only 20 quid for students (maybe has changed) Hes super friendly really puts you at ease

Found Dr. Gaffney to be very unfriendly and he wouldnt deal with 2 things i wanted to ask him in one visit because I was on a medical card at the time

meganj · 23-06-2010 06:26PM

Alt_Grrr wrote: »

You might be better off going to the free sti clinic for those type of visits.
Since if you even need to take on a huge crippling debt in the future (Also called a mortgage), they may require your permission to consult your doctor, (To see if your going to be around long enough to pay it back) and if all your records show that all you did was pop in for sti testing at random intervals, it might look a tad dodgy. (That never looks good, regardless of your sexuality)

Most of the doctors in the area are highly professional anyway in there conduct. So I wouldn't have too much fear about going in and seeing one.

I was under the impression that if you had an STD test that it was never revealed to any potential employer. I thought that only changed if your test was positive for something, and even at that if you have an employer consult your doctor about something you can always ask that your doctor not reveal that you were treated for chlamydia or whatever when you were 19.

But I digress. I adore Corish and Dr. Bolger on the main street, they are incredibly helpful, nice and supportive.

As for Gaffney :mad: He has always been rude to me and horrible about any questions or concerns I had about treatment or procedures where as Corish has always taken time to explain to me. I just hate the guy.. but for personal reasons, provided you don't hate him i'm sure he's a good Doctor.

Also Corish has signs up in the reception saying "STD? Don't be afraid to ask" and a statement that they keep everything in the strictest confidence.

Alt_Grrr · 23-06-2010 06:40PM

meganj wrote: »

I was under the impression that if you had an STD test that it was never revealed to any potential employer. I thought that only changed if your test was positive for something, and even at that if you have an employer consult your doctor about something you can always ask that your doctor not reveal that you were treated for chlamydia or whatever when you were 19.

I'm not sure about employer, financial institutions yes.

But they can (And do) ask to see your medical history. And that can be your complete history.

L1011 · 23-06-2010 09:42PM

...and you can instruct your GP to tell them where to go or what records to provide. They have to get your consent to provide *any* records to begin with. If your utterly paranoid, use a false name ffs. I'd also suspect a student is likely to have a doctor 'back home' that has their permanent medical records

Corish is good for this sort of thing, but if you want ultimate anonymity, the medical centre above Dunnes is probably best, private only, run like a business, won't know who you are, same GP unlikely to be there in 6 months time, etc. But the doctor is unlikely to be 'gay friendly' as such, more 'won't be judgemental for fear of losing their job'.

Alt_Grrr · 23-06-2010 10:49PM

MYOB wrote: »

...and you can instruct your GP to tell them where to go or what records to provide. They have to get your consent to provide *any* records to begin with. If your utterly paranoid, use a false name ffs. I'd also suspect a student is likely to have a doctor 'back home' that has their permanent medical records

For a second I thought you meant to provide your prospective Employer/Bank with a false name.

Again, nobody in that case is forcing you to give out your life story (Well the medical part of the story out), but some places might look for the whole medical story. (To Provide anything otherwise would be fraud, as your gaining something under false pretences... and you can get sued).

Again, its a practise that's not overly common and is usually only an option if your looking for a long term loan and you say recovered from a serious illness in the past, etc.

I don't agree with it, but that's the way it goes.

But back on Topic, I've heard some good stuff about Cornish. And you should see yourself which doctor you feel comfortable with.

That comfort factor can be important for some stuff....

L1011 · 24-06-2010 07:02AM

Realistically what lenders get done by your GP is a full medical, not obtaining a copy of your records. They aren't medical people themselves, they aren't going to understand them... methinks you believe scare stories too easily.

Alt_Grrr · 24-06-2010 08:16AM

MYOB wrote: »

Realistically what lenders get done by your GP is a full medical, not obtaining a copy of your records. They aren't medical people themselves, they aren't going to understand them... methinks you believe scare stories too easily.

Me thinks you don't know an actuary. or what there like.

And if you don't understand something what do you do? well you ask somebody who knows more about the subject then you do naturally.

Banks do employ doctors for these cases, its to determine how much of a liability you are going to be. Actuaries tend to only leave a very small number of things to change ( Since the chance of you say being injured by an escaped elephant falling from a plane are quite small, but you coming down with a debilitating illness and losing your main source of income, that can and does happen to some people)

So the more information the bank has, the better they can decide.
Now I'm aware that a lot of the normal practises with regards to lending, flew out the window for a while. But hopefully they will get over that whole easy credit addiction which poured petrol on the property wildfire.

It sounds like a strange (And on some level ethically questionable practise), but it does happen. Hell I work with a guy who used to work in a banking software company. And stories he can tell you...

L1011 · 24-06-2010 11:44AM

Alt_Grrr wrote: »

Me thinks you don't know an actuary. or what there like.

And if you don't understand something what do you do? well you ask somebody who knows more about the subject then you do naturally.

Banks do employ doctors for these cases, its to determine how much of a liability you are going to be. Actuaries tend to only leave a very small number of things to change ( Since the chance of you say being injured by an escaped elephant falling from a plane are quite small, but you coming down with a debilitating illness and losing your main source of income, that can and does happen to some people)

So the more information the bank has, the better they can decide.
Now I'm aware that a lot of the normal practises with regards to lending, flew out the window for a while. But hopefully they will get over that whole easy credit addiction which poured petrol on the property wildfire.

It sounds like a strange (And on some level ethically questionable practise), but it does happen. Hell I work with a guy who used to work in a banking software company. And stories he can tell you...

A bank or insurance firm will generally have a chief medical officer and, er, thats it. They rely entirely on the GP performing a medical to provide details and they have no way of obtaining any details not provided.

I work in the medical sector, I know how this is done quite well.

And once again, bare in mind the impossibility of your own GP providing details of tests carried out by another GP in another part of the country (for this is the likely scenario here) which were never reported to him. And in the case of STI tests, were processed through either state laboratories using initials or were processed through a private firm like TDL in Manchester. If they're clear, there is no paper trail. If they're not, any future bank/insurer who gives a damn is going to find this out by require you to have such a test in the first place!

Why you'd recommend going to a free clinic over going to a GP that isn't your own when both provide identical levels of privacy, I don't know.

LeixlipRed · 24-06-2010 11:57AM

Anyone read the title of this thread as Friendly Gay Doctors in Maynooth?

Alt_Grrr · 24-06-2010 12:42PM

MYOB wrote: »

Why you'd recommend going to a free clinic over going to a GP that isn't your own when both provide identical levels of privacy, I don't know.

There seems to be a break down between our two sectors then.

In the case of the STI clinic, Its the perceived privacy that some people prefer.

Or some GP's have been known to just to sent them on over to the clinic in James. As there just not comfortable talking about it themselves (sounds silly I know, but my doctor is like that).

you could be waiting a while at James..... so I'm told....

If you want to go the anonymous route, another GP is as good an option (its only normal garden verity paranoia).

LeixlipRed wrote: »

Anyone read the title of this thread as Friendly Gay Doctors in Maynooth?

well you can always live in hope :P

Ms. Koi · 26-06-2010 10:13PM

Dr. Bolger on Main Street is one of my favourite people in the world!

Unfortunately, they aren't taking on any new patients at the moment...simply way too busy!

There is a medical centre at the side of Manor Mills that have free consultations for NUIM Students Monday to Friday (was discussed in a different thread at some stage), they would probably do STI testing there, but could charge an arm and a leg for it.

I don't see why anyone wouldn't go to the free public clinics though. It's almost like a stigma going to a public clinic...pfft...they are all doctors fully qualified in what they are doing at the end of the day. If you can save yourself fifty euro in the process then whats the harm? The waiting list might be long, but you will still get the same results. All local doctors send their tests to hospitals to get done anyway!!!!

Gay Friendly doctors in Maynooth

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