General Practice in Hope Island and Pimpama

Women’s Health

Women health issues due to a complex reproductive system that makes them different from men.

A variety of diseases can affect women more severely than men. These may include:

• heart attack,
• depression,
• anxiety,
• sexually transmitted infections (STI),
• osteoarthritis, and
• urinary tract problems.

These differences may necessitate them visiting their doctor at timely intervals in order to screen for various diseases. Screening tests can assess the risk for future illnesses and help in their early detection.

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Children’s Health

Good health is an important element in a child’s quality of life as it can influence participation in many aspects of life, including schooling and recreation.

We offer priority appointments for children with acute medical problems and offers health checks and childhood vaccinations. Specific Children’s Health issues covered include:

• Paediatric coughs, colds and infections
• Baby & childhood vaccination schedule
• Infant feeding, growth and weight checks
• Childhood behavioural issues
• Paediatric and adolescent health care
• Preschool checks
• Childhood obesity management

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Childrens Immunisation & Vaccinations

Vaccination is the administration of antigenic material (the inactivated germ or a part of it) that boosts up your immunity to a disease. It is considered to be the most effective method of preventing infectious diseases.

Vaccines stimulate the immune system and make the immune system ready to fight against the disease.

Common immunisations and vaccination includes:

• Hepatitis B Vaccine
• Pneumococcal Vaccine
• Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine
• Haemophilus Influenza Type B Vaccine
• Poliovirus Vaccine
• Influenza Vaccine
• Measles, Mumps, and German Measles/Rubella vaccine
• Varicella Vaccine
• Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine
• Hepatitis A Vaccine
• Rotavirus Vaccine
• Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine

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Musculoskeletal Health

Musculoskeletal conditions cause Bone and Muscle Pain. Our doctors see many musculoskeletal conditions. These include:

• Age or degenerative related bone issues
• Trauma-related bone issues

There are other triggers for discomfort or pain related to your joints, muscles, and limbs for many answers and information we recommend visiting our practice.

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Health Checks

We offer the following regular Health Checks:

• Blood pressure check
• Heart checks
• Diabetes screening
• Colon cancer screening
• Eye examination
• Immunisations
• Physical examination
• Women’s Health checks
• Health assessments
• Weight management clinics
• Chronic disease case management

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Worker Comp & Workplace Injuries

Also referred to as Occupational Health, is a branch of medicine that covers the treatment and prevention of:

• Work-related diseases,
• Safe working practices,
• Pre-employment Medicals
• Workplace Injuries
• Ergonomics,
• Promotion and preservation of the physical, emotional and social well-being of workers in all occupations.

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Men’s Health

Our doctors conduct preventative health checks and provide education to suit each patient’s individual needs.

Some specific Men’s Health issues covered include:

• Regular health checks
• Your lifestyle and lifestyle choices
• Prostate screening
• Testicular check
• Sexually transmitted infections
• Erectile dysfunction
• Sleep disorders

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Travel Medicine & Vaccinations

Travel (for travel advice/vaccinations) and Immunisation Clinic

• Travel Consultations
• Travel Medicine Appointments
• Recommended Vaccinations
• Vaccination Schedule
• Common Travel Illness

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