GP Services

The sooner a skin cancer is identified and treated, the better your chance of avoiding surgery or, in the case of a serious melanoma or other skin cancer, potential disfigurement or even death.

It is also a good idea to talk to your doctor about your level of risk and for advice on early detection. Become familiar with the look of your skin, so you pick up any changes that might suggest a skin cancer.

LOOK FOR:

• any crusty, non-healing sores
• small lumps that are red, pale or pearly in colour
• new spots, freckles or any moles changing in colour, thickness or shape over a period of weeks to months (especially those dark brown to black, red or blue-black in colour).
• If you notice any changes consult your doctor. Your doctor may perform a biopsy (remove a small sample of tissue for examination under a microscope) or refer you to a specialist if he/she suspects a skin cancer.

ADVICE, TREATMENT & PREVENTION

• skin examinations
• mole checking
• pigmentation changes
• monitoring of discolouration
• skin biopsies
• preventative advice
• dermatologist referrals

Eating well is key to feeling your best, both now and in the long term. What we eat and drink plays a major role in how our bodies work. We need the right nourishment to fuel us and provide energy to get through each day.

Dietitians help you to understand the relationship between food and your health and are there to help provide expert nutrition and diet advice no matter what your age or current health.

ADVICE, TREATMENT & PREVENTION

• Food allergies
• High cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Gastrointestinal diseases
• Overweight or underweight
• Cancer
• Dietary counselling

Read more about dietitian Grace Yu

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

We have a visiting General Surgeon (Dr Anurag Gupta) for the diagnosis, treatment, and provision of pre-and postoperative care for a variety of conditions (including cancer) that affect the head and neck, digestive tract, breast, abdomen, skin, soft tissues, and endocrine and vascular systems.

As people enter their 40s, it’s a great time to review their health and risk factors with their GP. This proactive step can help plan and guide future healthcare needs effectively.

A health assessment for individuals aged 45–49 is particularly valuable for the early detection of potential chronic conditions. It helps reduce the risk of illnesses later in life and includes a general health review along with relevant screening tests. The team will conduct the initial assessment and then create your personalised plan.

This indepth health assessment is key to promoting a healthier lifestyle and addressing potential health issues early. It allows you to take preventative measures to delay or prevent the onset of chronic diseases such as:

• Diabetes
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular disease
• Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
• Mental health conditions
• Smoking-related lung disease

Getting your child’s routine immunisations can be a daunting experience – often more so for the parents than the child.

Our clinical team understand a parent’s anxiety around the immunisation process. The doctors practising at our clinic are trained and experienced in providing immunisations to children and do their best to make the process as comfortable as possible.

For the added convenience of patients, our practice nurses are also immunisation accredited providers.

BOOKINGS
Please note that morning bookings are preferred for immunisations.

ADVICE, TREATMENT & PREVENTION

• Advice on common side effects
• Immunisation programs
• Travel vaccines
• Occupational vaccines
• Pregnancy and newborn health
• Early childhood immunisations
• Flu clinic

Travel medicine doctors are nationally recognised for their knowledge and experience.

Before travelling overseas it is important to visit your doctor well before you travel – even if you aren’t feeling sick.

Doctors with experience in providing travel medicine can advise you on measures you can take to avoid infectious diseases you might be exposed to whilst overseas. This might include avoiding contaminated food or water, contact with animals or insects, risks of sexually transmitted infections, medication to reduce the risk of infection or vaccination against serious diseases.

Speak with your doctor about any vaccines or boosters you may need.

Some diseases which should be considered include;

Cholera, Hepatitis A & B, Influenza, Measles, Meningococcal, Rabies, Tuberculosis, Typhoid, Varicella (Chickenpox) and Yellow fever

ADVICE, TREATMENT & PREVENTION

• Advice on common travel illnesses
• Scripts for overseas travel
• Safety while travelling
• Disease outbreaks
• Sexual health overseas
• Food-borne illnesses
• Transmission of infections through animals or insects

ONSITE PATHOLOGY SERVICES

• Blood collections
• Domiciliary visits
• 24 Hour Cardiac Monitors
• Glucose Tolerance Test
• Non Invasive Pregnancy Test
• Alcohol & Drug Testing
• Genetic Testing

Otolaryngologists or ENTs treat all things ears, nose and throat. This can range from sinus headaches to swimmer’s ear or sleep apnea.

Our clinic works with an ENT specialist who can provide advice on surgical options for restoring middle ear hearing, opening blocked airways, and removal of head, neck and throat cancers.

ADVICE, TREATMENT & PREVENTION

• Hearing and balance
• Swallowing and speech
• Breathing and sleep issues
• Allergies and sinuses
• Skin disorders
• Head and neck cancer

Patients are supported by General Practitioners and Nurses who understand that women have unique needs in terms of health and the way health services are accessed.

Our Nurse Practitioner conducts pap smear and Well Women clinics. This service is becoming increasingly popular, giving patients the option of either seeing their doctor or a nurse.

Contact us if you would like to book in for one of the clinics.

ADVICE, TREATMENT & PREVENTION

• Pap smears
• STI testing
• Pregnancy
• Fertility and reproductive health
• Menstrual problems
• Menopause
• Urinary issues
• Pelvic exams

Health during childhood can set the stage for health in adulthood.

Here at Hyde & Partners Medical Centre, the GPs are qualified and experienced in all areas of children’s health.

We understand that visiting the doctor can be a scary experience for kids, but our team is here to ensure that both parents and children feel comfortable.

ADVICE, TREATMENT & PREVENTION

• Childhood immunisations per the National Immunisation Program
• Treating childhood illnesses
• Discussions about any concerns or stresses
• Treatment of non-serious accidents
• Monitoring of health and development
• Specialist service referrals as required

The doctors practising at our clinic understand that men have unique needs in terms of health and the way health services are accessed.

We provide specialised Men’s Health services.

ADVICE, TREATMENT & PREVENTION

• Comprehensive annual male health checks
• Prostate disorders
• Prostate Cancer Testing
• Cardiac risk factor analysis
• Male menopause
• Sexual health problems
• Skin Checks
• Diabetes Management
• Testosterone and other hormonal problems
• Testicular Cancer Testing

As we grow older, our health needs change, but that doesn’t mean the level of care we receive should.

At Hyde and Partners Medical Centre, we provide in-depth care for Aged Care and Senior patients.

Over 75 health assessments

These health assessments are in-depth reviews for clients aged 75 years or over. They provide a structured way of identifying health issues and conditions that are potentially preventable or amenable to interventions in order to improve health and/or quality of life.

They also identify factors that influence health status, such as physical, psychological and social functioning.

OVER 75 HEALTH ASSESSMENTS INCLUDE:

• Patient history and examinations (BP, u/a, weight and waist measurements)
• Overall assessment of the patient’s health
• Recommending appropriate interventions
• Providing advice and information
• Assessment of medications, including administration and storage;
• Assessment of continence status
• Assessment of immunisation status (including influenza and pneumonia)
• Assessment of physical function and daily activities
• Assessment of fall status and risk
• Assessment of nutritional status and identification of needs for assistance (e.g. Meals on Wheels)
• Assessment of the patient’s psychological functioning (mini mental state exam)
• An assessment of social functioning
• Advanced Directives and Medical Power of Attorney discussions, including relevant documents
• Identification of any need for Community Services with referral as appropriate

ADVICE, TREATMENT & PREVENTION

• Advice on medications
• Immunisations
• Health and fitness
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Nutritional needs
• Referrals to specialist care where required