GUIDELINES FOR CLINICAL EXAMINATION - COVID 19
Cardiff Sports Orthopaedics are fully committed to safeguarding the health and safety of all their patients/clients
During each examination, consultants will be adhering to the following guidelines –
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Maintain a safe distance of at least 2 metres during consultation – except during physical examination.
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All reasonable precautions will be taken to maintain patient/client safety.
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Furniture within the examination room will be sanitised before and after each consultation.
Patients/clients are asked to adhere to the following:
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Attend the appointment alone – unless a chaperone is needed e.g. children under the age of 18 or patients/clients with severe mobility issues.
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If you need a chaperone, please travel only with members of your household.
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Do not attend the clinic until your appointment time – no more than 5 minutes beforehand. Please wait in your car if you are early.
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Use the hand sanitiser before entering the consultation room.
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Wear a face covering, e.g. mask, if possible.
Patients/clients must not attend the appointment if –
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You are over the age of 70 – government guidelines state that these individuals should be self-isolating.
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You have a significant past medical history such as diabetes.
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You have a current medical condition and have been advised to self-isolate.
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You or a member of your household have any symptoms of Covid 19 i.e. fever, high temperature, new/continuous cough, loss of sense or smell.
