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Clinical Services
Please see the Clinical Services FAQs below for answers to frequently asked questions.
Our Clinical Services:
- Clinical referrals:
- for occupational or environmental lung disease of all varieties;
- from anywhere in the UK;
- from OH providers, GPs or hospitals;
- with the first appointment within 4 weeks of receipt of referral letter;
- to provide inhalation testing where appropriate (specific and non-specific).
- All referrals are seen as NHS patients
- Immunological testing:
- we perform specific serum IgE and IgG measurements;
- we perform lymphocyte proliferation testing (including beryllium).
- Workplace visits and studies.
- Advice by telephone or email (see with whom can I discuss a case, further down on this page).
Our Clinical Staff:
For a list of our Clinical and Administrative Staff please see the People by Subject page.
Frequently Asked Questions about our Clinical Services:
| Question | Answer |
| How do I make a referral? | We currently require a referral letter from a doctor or occupational health practitioner, addressed to Professor Paul Cullinan. Please include patient’s full name, DOB, current address and telephone number; and GP details if appropriate. Our address: National Heart and Lung Institute Occupational and Environmental Medicine 1b Manresa Road London SW3 6LR. If you have any queries, please contact our Clinical Secretary on tel 020 7351 8341; fax 020 7351 8336. |
| How long before a referred patient is seen? | We aim to see referred patients within a month of receiving a referral. |
| With whom can I discuss a case? | Please contact Professor Paul Cullinan or Dr Jo Szram for advice. |
| Who can give me advice on peak flow measurements? | Please contact Julie Cannon for advice. |
| What learning opportunities do you provide for occupational health professionals? | If you would like to visit our department and/or our Clinic, or set up a meeting with a specific person, please contact either Professor Paul Cullinan or Julie Cannon. We also have a range of Courses and Workshops – feel free to browse our website and contact us for further details. |
| What specific investigations are available for Occupational Asthma? | Serial peak flow recording, specific bronchial provocation testing, skin prick testing, specific skin prick testing with occupational allergens, IgE measurement, and specific IgE measurement with exposure-specific antigens. |
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