Children experience physical, developmental and emotional changes as they grow. Regular health appointments can give parents and healthcare professionals an opportunity to monitor development and discuss questions or concerns. Children’s health appointments may cover growth, development, nutrition, immunisation and general wellbeing. Parents can also discuss sleep, behaviour, feeding or other concerns that may affect their […]
It is not always easy to decide when a health concern needs medical attention. Some symptoms may settle on their own, while others may need assessment by a qualified healthcare professional. Consider booking a GP appointment if a health concern persists, keeps returning, affects your usual activities or is causing you concern. A GP can […]
Some health problems require immediate emergency assistance rather than a routine GP appointment. Recognising potentially serious symptoms can help you seek the appropriate level of care without unnecessary delay. Call 000 for an ambulance when someone has a life-threatening condition or needs immediate emergency assistance. Examples can include severe difficulty breathing, unconsciousness, severe chest pain, […]
Women’s health includes different needs across adolescence, reproductive years, pregnancy, menopause and later life. A GP appointment can provide an opportunity to discuss symptoms, preventive healthcare and changes in your health in a confidential clinical setting. You may consider making a GP appointment if you have concerns about menstrual changes, contraception, sexual health, breast health, […]
Bulk billing is a Medicare billing arrangement where the Medicare benefit for an eligible service is assigned directly to the healthcare provider. When a service is bulk billed, an eligible patient does not pay an out-of-pocket consultation fee for that bulk-billed service. Eligibility and billing arrangements depend on Medicare eligibility, the service provided and the […]
