Referrals are only accepted from registered GMC doctors.
You can download the form or complete it online below. To Download please press here:
PLEASE SEND REQUEST TO:
The Shelburne Hospital (Fax – 01494888701)
admin@ridgewayrespiratoryservices.co.uk
CONTRADICTIONS TO TESTING
Some procedures demand hard effort from the patient. The conditions listed below should be considered and balanced against clinical need for the results:
- Haemoptysis of unknown origin
- Pneumothorax
- Unstable cardiovascular status, recent myocardial infarction or pulmonary embolus
- Thoracic, abdominal, or cerebral aneurysms
- Recent eye surgery (eg. cataract)
- Presence of an acute disease process that might interfere with test performance (eg. nausea, vomiting)
- Recent surgery of thorax or abdomen
