A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of part of the urinary tract which includes the urethra, bladder, ureter and kidneys. UTI’s are one of the most common infections in older adults with over 10% of women older than …
09Apr, 2020
09Mar, 2020
Be Prepared for COVID-19: A Handy Guide
Taken from an article written by Dr Kat McLean, MBChB FRACGP FRNZCGP and Dr Wendy Burton MBBS FRACGP (Hon)
STAY AT HOME AND USE THE PHONE
This advice is of a general nature only. For information specific to your needs, …
03Feb, 2020
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic medical condition in which levels of glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood become too high. Over time this can lead to complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, amputations and …
09Jan, 2020
”T” is for Throat!
This is the third and final article in a series of three, covering conditions involving the Ears, Nose and Throat. This one is for the letter T, throat. The throat is the front part of the neck, and starts at …
12Dec, 2019
“N” is for Nose!
In the second of my three articles on Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) issues affecting children, I will tackle ‘N’… which stands for Nose! GPs see many issues affecting the nasal passages, ranging from snuffly babies, to allergic rhinitis, to …
12Dec, 2019
”Can You Please Bulk Bill Me?”
We are a privately billing practice, but we are often asked to bulk bill.
Often, we will try to comply, we are human and we do care, but it places incredible strain on the surgery.
When doctors bulkbill, patients often …
30Sep, 2019
Travel Vaccinations in Seniors
Travelling is an exciting time and it has become easier and more popular than ever before. If retirement is on the cards this means more time to travel and explore the world. However, its not so exciting if you get …
16Sep, 2019
‘E’ is for Ear – Otitis Media
Middle ear infections are a very common reason for kids to come and see their doctor and are a leading cause of hearing loss, particularly in developing countries. This is the first of three articles on Ear Nose and Throat …
02Aug, 2019
BEDWETTING IN CHILDREN
Bedwetting is a common problem in school age children and a frequent cause of worry and stress for families. The good new is that most children grow out of it over time.
The fancy word for wetting the bed at …
25Jul, 2019
Medication Check Up!
About 2/5 of Australians, aged over 50 and 2/3 of Australians aged over 75 years old, take five or more medications every day. Older Australians taking five or more medications are twice as likely to report a side effect or …