General Medicine &
Aged Care

This appointment can be completed in the clinic, or as a telehealth appointment if you have been seen in person by your doctor in the last 12 months.

BLOOD TESTS

Australian Clinical Labs is located on site in the clinic. You are not required to book an appointment. Australian Clinical Labs is able to take most pathology forms from other pathology clinics (e.g. SA Pathology, Clinpath).

Women’s Health

Our doctors cover all aspects of women’s health to provide advice, support, and direction for any issues you may experience, including but not limited to:

• Breast care
• Cervical Screening Tests (HPV Pap Smears)
• Menstruation
• Reproductive health
• Sexually transmitted infections
• Menopause 
• Endometriosis
• Incontinence

These appointments can be completed in the clinic, or as a telehealth appointment if you have been seen in person by your doctor in the last 12 months.  Please note HPV Pap Smears and Sexually Transmitted Infections must be completed in clinic, however you are able to receive the results of these via a telehealth appointment

Chronic Disease Clinics

(GP Management Plans)

If you suffer from a chronic illness, you may be eligible for GP Management Plan. Your GP Management Plan will be specifically tailored to your health needs and will:

• List the actions you can take to help manage your condition.
• Set goals for your treatment.
• Set out the services to be provided by your GP.
• Be regularly reviewed, at least 6 monthly, ensuring the plan changes along with your needs.

As part of your plan, referrals can be made to Allied Health professionals e.g. Dieticians, Exercise Physiotherapists, and Podiatrists etc. With these referrals in place, Medicare will give rebates for the services.

There may be a small fee, but this will be determined by your Allied Health Professional. If you are referred to an Allied Health Professional within our clinic, please ask one of our friendly reception staff to provide you a copy of their fees. Chronic Disease Clinics requires a 30-minute in-person appointment with our Practice Nurse and 12-minute standard appointment with your regular doctor following the nurse consultation.

This appointment must be in the clinic and cannot be a telehealth.

Health Assessment for Patients 75 years old and over

As we get older, many of us become more vulnerable to illness. The Federal Government has recognized this and has introduced an annual health check for everyone over the age of 75. The aim of the health check is to identify, prevent, or lessen the effect of disease processes and identify any areas where assistance may be required to improve your lifestyle.

The nurse conducts the assessment, and you are then seen by your GP to discuss the findings. The nurses will also identify any needs or services that may be required at home.

If you would like a 75+ years Health Assessment, please contact reception. This appointment must be in the clinic and cannot be a telehealth.

Home Medication Reviews

If you are on multiple medications or having difficulty with managing your medication, your GP may organize for your pharmacist to visit you at home or in the pharmacy.

Your pharmacist will review all your medications including any over-the-counter medications, and any aids used (e.g. puffers or spacers). The pharmacist will forward a report to your GP, and you will be asked to see your GP for the review.

This appointment must be in the clinic and cannot be a telehealth.

Specialist Referrals

You are required to see your doctor prior to your specialist appointment to arrange a referral. We cannot give you a referral letter without an appointment with your doctor. 

The specialist will be advised via the referral letter of relevant aspects of your health information to enable the specialist to manage your condition appropriately.

This appointment can be completed in the clinic, or as a telehealth appointment if you have been seen in person by your doctor in the last 12 months.  

Repeat (ongoing) Referrals

You must see your doctor for a repeat referral. This enables your doctor to monitor your ongoing health issues, update any other details, and ensure effective communication with your specialist. The referral letters are usually valid for 12 months only.

We ask that you please book these appointments in advance as we cannot always guarantee same day appointments.

This appointment can be completed in the clinic, or as a telehealth appointment if you have been seen in person by your doctor in the last 12 months.  

Health Assessment for Patients 45 to 49 years old

The Federal Government introduced a Health Check for all patients aged between 45-49-Years-Old who may be at risk of developing a health condition such as diabetes, heart disease, or other long-term chronic diseases. The aim of the health check is to help identify, prevent, or lessen the effect of the disease.

This health check will give us the opportunity to look at your lifestyle, medical, and family history to determine if you may be at risk. The nurse conducts the assessment, and you are then seen by your GP to discuss the findings. 

If you think you are eligible and would like to book in for a 45-49 Health Assessment, please contact reception. This appointment must be in the clinic and cannot be a telehealth.

Ear Syringe

Ear syringes are performed by your doctor to remove stubborn ear wax blockage. This appointment must be in the clinic and cannot be a telehealth.

ECG

An ECG can be performed at the clinic by nursing staff and reviewed by the doctor. It takes approximately 15 minutes. 

Alternatively, Australian Clinical Labs also performs ECG’s if it has been requested on a pathology form. This appointment must be in the clinic and cannot be a telehealth.

Vaccinations & Injections

Vaccinations and injections are performed by a nurse. Please make sure to book an appointment with your nurse as well as your regular GP.

This appointment must be in the clinic and cannot be a telehealth.

Children’s Health

It is important to assess and monitor the growth and development of children. We are pleased to support you in this role by providing the following services and assessments for your child:

• Immunisations 
• Physical Activity
• Behavioral Patterns 

Please note your child must be present with you at the time of their appointment. These appointments can be completed in the clinic, or as a telehealth appointment (excluding immunisations) if your child has been seen in person by their doctor in the last 12 months.  

Childhood Immunisation

(6-week,4-months, 6-months, 12-months, 18-months and 4-years-old)

Childhood Immunisations are available Monday to Friday*, an appointment is required with your GP and the immunisation nurse. You are required to stay in the surgery for 15 minutes after the immunisation in case of reaction. 

• For 6-weeks, 4-month, and 12-month Immunisations, the child will require Panadol 30 minutes before the appointment time. 
• For children without a Medicare number, a script will be provided by the GP for private purchase of vaccines at the parent’s cost.

*12-month Immunisations can only be booked on a Monday OR Friday as we require 2 nurses due to the number of vaccinations given. This appointment must be in the clinic and cannot be a telehealth.

Drivers Licence Medical

Our doctors can complete both Heavy Vehicle* and Commercial Driver’s Licence. 

If you require glasses to drive, we ask that you see your optometrist prior to seeing your doctor as they are unable to sign off on your form until you have seen the optometrist. This appointment must be in the clinic and cannot be a telehealth.

*Please note there is a fee of $110.00 for the Heavy Vehicle Drivers Licence Form that will need to be paid on the day.