Chronic Disease

Chronic Disease

The doctors have experience in managing patients with chronic disease such as asthma, coronary heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes and renal impairment.

We have registers for patients with chronic diseases which improves systematic and targeted care.

We work with patients on the prevention of chronic diseases to provide regular checks on cholesterol, glucose, and blood pressure and help patients improve in these areas.

The medical centre has an excellent referral network of specialists and Allied health professionals to help with chronic disease management.

MANAGEMENT PLAN

Patients with a chronic medical condition may be able to get Medicare benefits to cover allied health services that help manage their condition.

If you have a chronic medical condition, your doctor may suggest a GP Management Plan. If you need treatment from two or more health professionals, your doctor may also put a Team Care Arrangements plan in place for you.

A GP Management Plan is a plan of action agreed between you and your GP. It identifies your health care needs, sets out the services to be provided by your GP and lists the actions that you need to take.

A Team Care Arrangements plan lets your doctor work with, and refer you to, at least two other health professionals who will provide treatment or services to you.

You may be eligible for Medicare benefits for specific allied health services if your doctor prepares both types of plans for you.

ADVICE, TREATMENT & PREVENTION

  • Cholesterol checks
  • Monitoring of glucose and blood pressure
  • GP management plans
  • Referrals to specialist care

 

Family Health

Women's Health

Men's Health

Children's Health

Aged Care

UPDATE: There have been PBS changes from 1 June 2020 regarding opioid prescribing. Please book with your regular GP to discuss how these changes will affect you.

Moderna COVID-19 Boosters are now available

Was your last COVID-19 vaccination longer than six months ago? It might be time to get a booster dose, especially if you are 75 years or older.

Adults aged 65 to 74 years or 18 to 64 years with severe immunocompromise should also discuss with their doctor whether they should consider a booster.

You can check the current ATAGI recommendations at https://www.health.gov.au/news/atagi-update-on-the-covid-19-vaccination-program

To book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment or consult with your doctor, please book via our website or call our practice on 8522 3444.

Extra Medicare benefits with MyMedicare

Extra Medicare benefits are now available to eligible patients who have registered with the Australian Government’s MyMedicare. To register or learn more about how MyMedicare can benefit you, click here.

When registering online, if you cannot find our clinic in the list of medical centres that are registered with MyMedicare, please check back later in the month, as we may still be going through the set-up process in the system.

We moved on 18th January 2023

Our clinic is now located at 1 Light Square, Gawler. Information about car parking can be found here.

Call 000 if you need urgent medical assistance.