November is a big month for men’s health in Australia with a two important events marking the month: International Men’s Day on November 19 Movember which takes place over the whole month Since 1999, International Men’s Day has celebrated the positive value men bring...
November shone a light on the impact of sugar on our diets. From sugar-laden soft drinks to more subtle ways sugar creeps into our diets, we take a look at how much sugar you may be consuming and the dangers it can pose. A month for sugar awareness 13 – 19 November...
Benefit for patients: • greater continuity of care with your registered practice, improving health outcomes: • longer Medicare Benefit Scheme (MBS) funded telehealth consultations with your GP: Now our pensioners/concession card holders will be able to book a Bulk...
Did you know that spring is an opportune time for important skin checks? There are a few reasons why, and a few more reasons why skin checks are so important for Australians. In short, getting a skin check in spring allows doctors to inspect your skin before the sun...
The mining industry, tradies, factory workers, hospitality workers, the transport industry, the health industry—there are many who benefit from pre-employment medicals. To find out more about pre-employment medicals and how they work, we’ve called on our experts. The...
Most people think about good health care as getting their needs met on the day without wasting time. You have a cold…get an antibiotic. You’ve cut your finger…get it stitched up. You can’t go to work due to a bout of food poisoning…get a medical certificate. It all...
There are some core issues that define a well-constructed visit to your GP. Of course, sometimes you can make a big difference to this by coming well-prepared (see FAQ “How can I contribute to getting good care?). And just due to human nature a visit might not work...
Because of the importance of this relationship long-term, take some care to choose a GP that’s right for you. They don’t have to be perfect because no-one is, but there are a few critical factors to consider: You feel comfortable talking with them; They listen to you...
