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Shared Medical Appointments (Facilitated group sessions) On weight management
The centre will be closed for the Australia Day Public Holiday.
Read MoreThis episode aims to encourage you to acknowledge your story and visit the narrative you tell about yourself and your life. As the saying goes when life gives you lemons make lemonade.
Read MoreWearing a mask helps to reduce community transmission! Masks are to be worn as per government instructions whilst at the practice for anyone over the age of 12. There will be masks available for a gold coin donation to a charity chosen by the practice.
Read MoreOur Practice Platform wins ADHA Innovation Challenge Award 2020
Read MoreThere is no magic diet. In all studies comparing diets, there is no single best diet. Losing and maintaining a healthy weight involves looking at all the factors which come into play, which is often too much to be done in a single consultation. Shared Medical Appointments are a proven way to make these changes happen
Read MoreWe are open with reduced hours and staffing between Christmas and New Year
Read MoreWith Christmas just around the corner, boundaries might just be a topic worth covering. While boundaries are required all year round, I wonder if holidays and events can highlight our need for boundaries all the more. While boundaries are required to show what we are willing to tolerate, boundaries can look different for each individual and circumstance.
Read MoreHere is a sneak peek into what happens in the counselling room. Most of the work that gets done in a counselling session relies on the therapeutic relationship. It’s where trust is established when a person is heard and feels safe to express themselves. Together a counselling plan is established in line with the client’s goals.
Read MoreCourage and fear can both be present, and it comes down to what we do while we are feeling fearful. Just like confidence, courage can be exercised. Can you think of a time when you chose to be courageous? Sometimes we need to remind ourselves of our capabilities, both big and small and use them to expand how we see ourselves.
Read MoreDomestic violence occurs when a family member, partner or ex-partner attempt to physically or psychologically dominate or harm the other. While women are at greater risk of family, domestic and sexual violence, men are more likely to experience violence from strangers and in a public place.
Read MorePeople can influence their own levels of motivation and self-control, which is empowering to know we have the ability to do so. I would like to highlight that it’s important to consider the things that may hinder us from moving towards our goals and dreams like low self-esteem, past failures, toxic relationships, lack of self-awareness and unhealthy family rules or patterns just to name a few.
Read MoreRegular check ups are for preventing illness, staying healthy as well as detecting anything which may need to be done to keep you well
Learn MoreYour GP is here to help when you are ready to quit smoking. They can walk you through and support your decision to quit smoking.
Our Dietitian and Nutritionist Dea Krismarietta sees patients for a range of dietary issues : Diabetes , Weight loss, Weight gain, Vegetarian diets, Heart health, Sports nutrition, Coeliac disease , Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Food allergies.
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple test that can be used to check your heart's rhythm and electrical activity. Sensors attached to the skin are used to detect the electrical signals produced by your heart each time it beats.
Spirometry is the most common of the pulmonary function tests. A spirometry measures the lung function specifically the amount and /or speed of air that can be inhaled or exhaled. Spirometry is helpful in assessing breathing patterns that identify conditions such as Asthma, Pulmonary Fibrosis , Cystic Fibrosis and COPD.
Our GP's can perform a full skin check and examine any lesions of concern. They are also able to treat skin lesions with cryotherapy or minor surgery - such as excision of small skin cancers. We like to make sure we have adequate time to do this properly. If you would like a full skin check, please make sure to book a LONG APPOINTMENT for this
Learn MoreAt Mount Druitt Medical Centre, our doctors are are able to perform simple surgical procedures under local anesthetic. Our team are trained an experienced in procedures such as skin cancer excisions and wound care.
An Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) is an Allied Health Professional who specialises in exercise advice.
Learn MoreIn Work Cover cases, an injured worker will rely on their GP for advice, coordinating medical treatment and services, and to assist with their overall recovery, rehabilitation and return to work.
Learn MoreMen's health includes: Prostate screening, Bladder problems, Pelvic pain ,Erectile dysfunction, Sexual problems and STD assessments, Cardiac assessments, General health checks, Preventative health screens, Bowel cancer screen, Blood pressure checks.
Women's health includes :Cervical screening, Sexual problems, Contraception, Pregnancy, Ovarian Cysts, Ovarian Cancer, Period problems and Menopause.
The Cervical Screening Test changed on 1 December 2017 to improve early detection and save more lives. All women aged between 25 and 74 years are now invited to have a Cervical Screening Test every five years, instead of a Pap test every two years. The Cervical Screening Test detects HPV infection. HPV is a key risk factor in the development of cervical cancer. Even if you are vaccinated against HPV you need to participate in regular cervical screening.
Carmen Debono , Master of Counselling (process) offers a warm and professional counselling experience for women. Practicing in Western Sydney and provides online counselling in the comfort of your home or office anywhere in Australia. Consultations are usually 55 minutes in duration at A$70. Carmen uses an integrated client-centered approach and provides counselling for the following: Anxiety, Stress management, Loss, Relationship challenges, Depression, Life transitions, Greif, Identity/ Self esteem and Goal setting.
The NSW Immunisation Program provides the community with protection against vaccine preventable diseases through initiatives targeting infants, adolescents, adults and at risk persons in line with the National Immunisation Program. This program is available through your GP.
If you travel outside Australia, you may get sick from a number of diseases that are preventable by vaccination. Different vaccines are needed for certain countries. You should consult your GP six to 12 weeks before you travel.
Antenatal shared care (shared care) is joint care of a pregnant woman by her GP and the hospital antenatal clinic. Antenatal shared care creates the opportunity to practice collaborative obstetric care by combining the varied skills of each profession.
Your GP can refer you to either a diabetes educator, dietitian or exercise physiologist for an assessment. This involves taking a comprehensive history, identifying individual goals and preparing you for an appropriate group services program.
Our pathology collection room is open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 12 noon.
The care delivery team for SMAs is typically led by a general practitioner (GP) or advanced practice nurse. The team can include a group facilitator (eg. psychologist, nurse, diabetes educator) and sometimes a pharmacist, dietitian, exercise physiologist or other allied health professional (AHP).
In order to give you the time you need, we prefer to see patients by appointment
Learn MoreWe are happy to provide phone or video consultations to regular patients of the practice
Learn MorePart of our commitment to better health includes proactively addressing your health needs
Learn MoreHouse calls are available if you are unable to attend the surgery due to a serious medical reason.
Learn MoreNeed assistance with communication? If you have difficulties with hearing or language, assistance with communication is available through the National Relay Service or the Phone Interpreters service. Please let our reception staff know if this is needed.
If your results are significantly abnormal or urgent, a doctor from this practice will contact you. Please make sure your contact details are up to date. You may also be able to discuss these results with your team by phone or video consultation
We see training of the future health workforce is part of our responsibility
Learn MoreHealth care works best when there is a good team partnership. We use a Patient Provider Partnership Platform called CareMonitor to assist in health management
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