Our Services

Services provided at Doctors At Station Street-Officer

Women’s Health

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Regular cervical screening is your best protection against cervical cancer. The Cervical Screening Test is expected to protect up to 30% more women.

What is the Cervical Screening Test?
The Cervical Screening Test is a simple procedure to check the health of your cervix.

The five-yearly Cervical Screening Test replaced the two-yearly Pap test in December 2017. If you’re aged 25 to 74 you should have your first Cervical Screening Test two years after your last Pap test.
The Cervical Screening Test is more effective than the Pap test at preventing cervical cancers, because it detects human papillomavirus (known as HPV).
HPV is a common virus that can cause changes to cells in your cervix, which in rare cases can develop into cervical cancer.
Once you have had your first Cervical Screening Test, you will only need to have one every five years instead of every two, if your results are normal.

Is there any cost involved?
Our General practitioners bulk bills cervical screening if you have a valid Medicare care card. Book your Cervical Screening test with any of our doctors.

OTHER SERVICES

Flu vaccines

Annually in April and early May we provide our eligible patients with the influenza vaccine,

If you wish to attend our clinic for this vaccination, we ask that you book an appointment Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 5pm.

Influenza vaccination is provided free for anyone over 65, those who have long-term health problems and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people over 50.

The influenza vaccine will improve your chances of not getting the flu, but does not give 100 per cent protection.

New vaccines are made each year, depending on the type of virus that is around. They are generally released for use at about the beginning of March, and to maintain protection, you should be vaccinated every autumn.

Influenza vaccines should not be given to babies under 6 months, people who have extremely severe allergies to hen’s eggs, or who have had bad reactions to a flu vaccine before.

Pregnant women should discuss the advantages and disadvantages of vaccines with their doctor.

Annual vaccination is the most important measure to prevent influenza and its complications. It is recommended for all people aged 6 months and over (unless contraindicated) to be vaccinated against the flu.

Government funded free flu vaccine is available under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for people in the following risk groups:

Older adults (65+)

Indigenous Australians (6 months and over)

Pregnant Women, & children aged between 6mths and 5 years old

People aged 6 months and over with medical conditions that can lead to complications from influenza, such as:

COPD and other lung conditions
Diabetes (type 1 and type 2)
Impaired immunity such as HIV infection
Malignant cancers
Chronic neurological disorders

For all other Patients private flu vaccine will be made available at a cost of $20.

CHILDHOOD VACCINATION

We at Doctors At Station Street-Officer provide a full range of Childhood vaccines. Most of our patients appreciate being able to have their vaccines at the time of the appointment as we aim to deliver a timely service. You can feel rest assured that we will be able to provide the right vaccines with the right advice.

If you are attending for your child’s immunisations please ensure to bring their health record book to the appointment.

Vaccination records are uploaded to the Immunisation Register for records purposes.

If you are attending the clinic for a vaccination please let the reception staff know. Alternatively please select vaccination as your reason for visit if you are booking online via HotDoc. This allows our nursing team members to plan ahead before you visit & avoids any delays.

What vaccines do adults need?

Talk to your healthcare professional about your specific needs. Vaccines you may need as an adult include:

COVID-19.The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine can help prevent you from getting COVID-19 or from becoming seriously ill or dying due to COVID-19.
Flu.To prevent the flu — also called influenza —annual flu vaccinations for everyone age 6 months and older. The flu can cause serious health problems in older adults. Adults 50 and older and pregnant people should get the flu vaccine as a shot.
Pneumococcal.Pneumococcal vaccines — there are two — for adults age 65 and older. Younger adults at increased risk of pneumococcal disease also might need a dose of the vaccine. Pneumococcal disease causes infections, such as pneumonia, meningitis and bloodstream infections.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).The CDC recommends the RSV vaccine for adults 60 and older who are at a higher risk of serious health problems, such as pneumonia, if they get RSV. The CDC also recommends the vaccine to pregnant people between weeks 32 and 36 of pregnancy if those weeks fall during September through January. The pregnancy recommendation applies to most areas of the U.S., but where you live makes a difference. Ask your healthcare professional if you need the RSV vaccine during pregnancy.
Shingles.To prevent shingles, Shingrix for healthy adults age 50 and older. It’s given in two doses. While not life-threatening, shingles can be very painful.

To help you keep track of your vaccines, ask your healthcare professional for an immunization record form. Bring the form with you to all your healthcare visits. Ask a member of your care team to sign and date the form for each vaccine you receive.

GP Management plans & team care arrangements

A GP Management Plan is a written plan of management developed by your GP and practice nurse in consultation with you. The GP Management Plan is a written set of information about what you need in managing your condition.

If the doctor determines you would benefit from other health care providers or allied health professionals being involved in providing treatment, a team care arrangement will be completed.

Once a plan is in place, it should be regularly reviewed by your GP. This is an important part of the plan cycle. This gives your GP and practice nurse the

opportunity to check that your goals are being met and agree on any changes that you may require.