Welcome to Eastwood Medical Centre

2017 FLU VACCINES HAVE ARRIVED FOR ALL PATIENTS.

We now have stocks of Flu Vaccines including free and vaccines available for purchase.

This year the vaccine covers 4 strains of influenza.

FREE Flu vaccine is available for:
– all aged 65 years and over,
– all pregnant women,
– some with chronic disease (ask your doctor).

APPOINTMENTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE  – YOU CAN NOW BOOK ONLINE – SEE OUR BOOK APPOINTMENT TAB

Our appointment based system has been operating since July 2016 with good feedback. You can book your appointment online in real time using our BOOK APPOINTMENT TAB located on the far right of our home page tabs. Click on BOOK APPOINTMENT, select your preferred practitioner (doctor), and it will show you all available appointments for that doctor then click your preferred appointment and follow the steps to booking it in.

NURSES NOW WORKING WITH US 5 DAYS A WEEK

We have practice nurses working with us now 5 days a week. They will help with updating our computer records and with Chronic Disease Management and Health Checks as well as vaccinations and dressings. A Practice Nurse might see you before you see the Doctor.

E HEALTH AND YOUR MY HEALTH RECORD

Eastwood Medical Centre is now accredited to assist you to register for your government My Health Record and upload a health summary from our practice for you to share with your other providers. It is secure, safe and the best way possible to share your health information. To sign up for your assisted registration and to upload your health summary, please book a half an hour appointment with one of our nurses by calling our practice directly or ask your doctor during consult about the process.

HEALTH ASSESSMENTS

Regular health checks are important. They need to be targeted for your age and medical conditions. Not all health checks need a blood test – especially in those under 45 years. Those that are 75 years or older are eligible for a comprehensive health medical service that is fully bulked billed to medicare. Call us or use or online booking system to secure your appointment today.

CHRONIC DISEASE

Chronic Disease Management is very important and our new Practice Nurse will soon begin contacting patients for special ongoing follow-up. Did you know if you suffered from one or more chronic diseases, you may be eligible for medicare services for allied health? Book now to speak to one of our doctors about obtaining a plan.

Eastwood Medical Centre is a general practice for the whole family

Eastwood Medical Centre is a friendly, caring, and professional small-group practice, which is open extended hours, and bulk-bills most consultations.

At Eastwood Medical Centre, we have experienced doctors who understand that each person’s health needs are different. We are committed to promoting health, wellbeing, and disease prevention for all patients, and aim to treat all patients with dignity and respect.

Consultations

At Eastwood Medical Centre, we now have appointments available with all of our doctors. We are also happy for you to walk in, and see the next available doctor – wait times apply. You can always nominate which doctor you would like to see. Patients are generally seen in the order of their arrival. If the staff are particularly concerned about a patient, however, that patient may be seen out of turn.

It may be necessary to have more than one consultation if you have a list of un-related problems to discuss with the doctor or book a longer appointment time. You can book a longer appointment by asking staff when you call, or by using our BOOK APPOINTMENT tab and selecting a longer appointment time. We recommend all new patients book a longer appointment and women having PAP smears / womens health checks.

Results and Phone Calls

Patients are advised that all results will need to be obtained in person at a follow up appointment. For most tests, it is best to discuss the results during a consultation with your doctor. Regarding phone calls, as doctors may be busy seeing patients when you call, phone messages will be passed onto doctors and they will contact you back when they are able.

Privacy

This Medical Centre adheres to the National Privacy Principles. Your medical record is a confidential document. It is a policy of this Medical Centre to maintain security of your personal health information at all times.