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Medical Elective Services
We provide a nurse led outpatient service to patients requiring a variety of treatments and/or tests including:
- Blood transfusions, platelet transfusions
- Venesections
- All intravenous therapies: including :antibiotics, immunoglobulins, cytotoxics, bisphosphonates, biological therapy. Steroids, iron.
- Tests to diagnose, diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus, calcium absorption, bowel bacterial overgrowth, cushings syndrome.
- Rheumatology joint injection clinic including methotrexate.
Appointments are given once a referral has been received from your referring Consultant, depending on the urgency, it should be between 2-4 weeks.
Where to find us
Address: Askham Bar Community Care Centre, Moor Lane, York YO24 1LW
Opening times
The Medical Elective Service department is open Monday to Friday 7:00am to 8:00pm and Saturday 7:00am to 3:00pm.
Contact us
For more information please contact our admin department on 01904 725735 or via the main hospital switchboard.
Meet the team
Name |
Special interest |
Contact details |
Laura Rycroft |
Sister |
01904 721871 |
Steph Twine |
Deputy Sister |
01904 721062 |
David Passey |
Clerical Officer |
01904 725735 |