Seema Srivastava

Dr. Seema Srivastava, Lead Consultant for Falls and all consultants Medicine for Older People) The service is for patients who have fallen or are at risk of falling who wish to stay steady and minimise further falls. The service consists of a consultant led specialist falls clinics which are run by all consultants for older people at both the Southmead and Cossham sites. Patients are assessed by nursing and medical staff to identify conditions that may increase the risk of falls and discuss methods and treatments to keep steady and prevent falls. During the appointment patients will have assessments performed by a nurse including an eye test, blood pressure check, balance check and ECG (heart tracing). This will be followed by a review by a doctor.