Full Family Health Care is comprehensive health care provided for patients across all ages from babies to the elderly, in one location. Care is provided on a continuing basis with an emphasis on health improvement. Your family doctor is an important part of helping to manage your family’s health and wellbeing.
As part of the full family health care, comprehensive health checks for eligible patients are available.
For more information or to book an appointment, please call (02) 4297 8672
The information is not a substitute for independent professional advice and should not be used as an alternative to professional health care.
Skin cancer occurs when skin cells are damaged, for instance, by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.
There are three main types of skin cancer:
Both basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are also known as non-melanoma skin cancer.
The sooner a skin cancer is identified and treated, the better your chance of avoiding surgery or, in some cases the possibility of a serious melanoma or other skin cancers.
It is also a good idea to talk to your doctor about your level of risk and for advice on early detection.
Skin cancers usually do not cause discomfort and are best picked up by regularly looking at the skin rather than just by feel.
A regular skin self-examination aims to pick up any changes early, lookout for any of the following:
Consult your doctor if you have any of these signs. Skin cancers that are detected at an early stage are the most easily treated.
Your doctor may perform a biopsy or completely remove (remove a small sample of tissue for examination under a microscope) or refer you to a specialist if required.
For more information please follow the below links and review the information videos
Department of Health NSW website - http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/a2z.aspx
Health Direct Australia website - http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/#!/health-topics
Know Your Own Skin - http://www.knowyourownskin.com.au/
For more information or to book an appointment, please call (02) 4297 8672
The information is not a substitute for independent professional advice and should not be used as an alternative to professional health care.
Immunisation is an important matter for parents, travellers and people who are at risk for some diseases. Vaccinations give your child protection to diseases their adverse effects.
For more information please follow the below links.
Department of Health NSW website - http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/a2z.aspx
Health Direct Australia website - http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/#!/health-topics
For more information or to book an appointment, please call (02) 4297 8672
The information is not a substitute for independent professional advice and should not be used as an alternative to professional health care.
Full Family Health Care is comprehensive health care, inclusive of managing and optimising chronic diseases. Care is provided on a continuing basis with an emphasis on health improvement. Your family doctor is an important part of helping to manage your family’s health and wellbeing.
Patients may be eligible for referral to allied health providers at a subsidised cost, through an appropriate health care plan.
For more information or to book an appointment, please call (02) 4297 8672
The information is not a substitute for independent professional advice and should not be used as an alternative to professional health care.
For more information or to book an appointment, please call (02) 4297 8672
The information is not a substitute for independent professional advice and should not be used as an alternative to professional health care.
Diabetes occurs when the pancreas no longer produces enough insulin or the insulin produced is not working effectively and the body cannot maintain normal blood glucose levels.
Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose move from the blood into the cells. When the body does not produce enough insulin, the blood glucose level rises.
Diabetes is diagnosed by testing the blood and finding abnormally high levels of glucose.
Three main types of diabetes affect Australians
Type 1 Diabetes (previously known as insulin-dependent diabetes),
Type 2 Diabetes (previously known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes)
Being overweight or obese and lifestyle factors such as not exercising and eating an unhealthy diet can contribute to type 2 diabetes, Additionally genetic predisposition can contribute to type 2 diabetes.
Research has shown that changes in lifestyle can assist to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
Diagnosing Diabetes - Diabetes may be suspected if any of the following symptoms occur:
For more information please follow the below links.
Department of Health NSW website - http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/a2z.aspx
Health Direct Australia website - http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/#!/health-topics
For more information or to book an appointment, please call (02) 4297 8672
The information is not a substitute for independent professional advice and should not be used as an alternative to professional health care.
There is a range of treatment options are available for Australians with skin conditions and you should discuss these options with your healthcare professional prior to receiving treatment.
Cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen) is one method to treat Skin Cancer.
For more information please follow the below links.
Department of Health NSW website - http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/a2z.aspx
Health Direct Australia website - http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/#!/health-topics
For more information or to book an appointment, please call (02) 4297 8672
The information is not a substitute for independent professional advice and should not be used as an alternative to professional health care.
To make a claim, the worker will need to send the insurer a workers' compensation medical certificate completed by the doctor along with an Application for Compensation which the worker must complete.
For more information please follow the below link.
Workcover Website
http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/workerscompensation/Pages/default.aspx
For more information or to book an appointment, please call (02) 4297 8672
The information is not a substitute for independent professional advice and should not be used as an alternative to professional health care.
Smoking is an important risk factor for the three diseases that cause most deaths in Australia:
Smoking has also been linked to various types of cancers. Smokers are also at increased risk of having reduced lung function from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Smoking in pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth or premature birth.
Quitting smoking at any age improves health and quality of life for you and people near you.
Counselling by a health professional, particularly a general practitioner, can increase your chances of successfully quitting:
For more information please follow the below links.
Department of Health NSW website - http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/a2z.aspx
Health Direct Australia website - http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/#!/health-topics
For more information or to book an appointment, please call (02) 4297 8672
The information is not a substitute for independent professional advice and should not be used as an alternative to professional health care.
For more information or to book an appointment, please call (02) 4297 8672
The information is not a substitute for independent professional advice and should not be used as an alternative to professional health care.
Contraception is the use of hormones, devices or surgery to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant. There are so many different types of contraception available, come and have a chat with our doctor and find out with method suits you the best.
For more information or to book an appointment, please call (02) 4297 8672
The information is not a substitute for independent professional advice and should not be used as an alternative to professional health care.
Pregnancy testing consists an instant pregnancy test kit and if the result is positive, the doctor will send for a follow up blood test, ultrasound and provides ongoing care.
For more information or to book an appointment, please call (02) 4297 8672
The information is not a substitute for independent professional advice and should not be used as an alternative to professional health care.
The pre-employment medical is conducted by experienced medical practitioners and will be tailored to the employer’s requirements and can include:
For more information or to book an appointment, please call (02) 4297 8672
The information is not a substitute for independent professional advice and should not be used as an alternative to professional health care.
Travel medicine is an important matter for all travellers and people who are at risk whilst overseas, focusing on travel vaccinations, up to date travel information, education, awareness and helping to prevent accidents and injuries.
To be aware of the latest travel medicine information and recommendation to any part of the world visit the WHO (World Health Organisation) website.
For more information please follow the below links.
World Health Organization website - http://www.who.int/en/
Department of Health NSW website - http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/a2z.aspx
Health Direct Australia website - http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/#!/health-topics
Shellharbour Village Medical Practice doctors are able to access up to date information on vaccine requirements for overseas travel, plus prescribe the common vaccines (eg Hep A & B, typhoid, tetanus, polio, cholera, etc)
YELLOW FEVER - We are an accredited Yellow Fever Vaccine Centre. Our travel medicine doctors prescribe this medication.
You will be given a prescription for the appropriate vaccine. Once you return from the pharmacy the Registered Nurses will give you the injection.
For more information please follow the below links.
Department of Health NSW website - http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/a2z.aspx
Health Direct Australia website - http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/#!/health-topics
For more information or to book an appointment, please call (02) 4297 8672
The information is not a substitute for independent professional advice and should not be used as an alternative to professional health care.
For more information or to book an appointment, please call (02) 4297 8672
The information is not a substitute for independent professional advice and should not be used as an alternative to professional health care.
For more information or to book an appointment, please call (02) 4297 8672
The information is not a substitute for independent professional advice and should not be used as an alternative to professional health care.
Services:
Open : Monday to Friday 8:00am to 1.00 pm
No appointment necessary for blood collection.
The information is not a substitute for independent professional advice and should not be used as an alternative to professional health care.
The following treatments are available at Cosmedical Clinic @ www.cosmedicalclinic.com.au
For more information or to book an appointment, please call (02) 4297 0249
The information is not a substitute for independent professional advice and should not be used as an alternative to professional health care.