OUR SERVICES

At Holmead Road Medical, we prioritise our patients health and wellness above all else. To be able to do this in the most successful and respectful way, we kindly ask all patients to consider what they expect out of a consult and prepare accordingly when booking it.

Majority of the time when you book an appointment with the doctor, the appointment is to discuss a smaller issue or two, or to get results from a test. This appointment is just booked in a smaller 15 minute slot. Issues that can be covered in a 15 minute slot include things such as a chest infection, sore knee, getting results, or requesting a referral.

However, there may come a time when you wish to see the doctor about multiple or a more advanced issues, you wish to have a minor procedure done in practice, or are looking to get a care plan done. These appointments either may require more time seeing the doctor, or time seeing the nurses beforehand or during. As you can understand, booking these appointments in incorrectly can cause the practice to run behind and impact other patients days.

At times, emergencies present that require our immediate and prolonged attention. If there is a delay in you being seen, please discuss with our receptionists, and they will be able to keep you informed on approximate wait times, offer you an appointment with another doctor or reschedule your appointment.

For more information on our services and the appointments required and recommended for them, please see below. If you need any help with clarification, billing, or booking these, please do not hesitate to contact our helpful receptionists on (07) 3188 7230. Alternatively, you can email us at reception@holmeadroadmedical.com.au.

  • Prostate enlargement
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Premature ejaculation
  • Gynaecomastia
  • Testosterone deficiency
  • STD testing
  • High blood cholesterol (lipids)
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Smoking cessation
  • Weight loss and other preventative health support

We provide a range of preventative health and support services for children such as:

  • Immunisation (as per the vaccination schedule and extra’s as required for your child’s health)
  • Health and developmental assessments
  • Growth and development
  • Behavioural concerns (Autism, ADHD, bed wetting etc)
  • Common childhood illnesses and diseases

Our services for adolescents include:

  • Depression and anxiety management
  • Eating disorder management and referral
  • Drug and alcohol
  • Teenage contraception and pregnancy
  • Immunisations as per immunisation schedule

We provide all immunisations supplied by the government as per the immunisation schedule. We also provide all  We also offer private vaccinations for prevention of illness, both overseas travel requirements and for life here in Australia.

Immunisations we stock include, but are not limited to:

  • Whooping Cough
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Meningococcus
  •  HPV (Human Papilloma Virus)
  • Chicken Pox
  • Typhoid
  • Flu
  • Covid 19

We do not keep stock of Polio, Japanese Encephalitis, Rabies, Tuberculosis, or Yellow Fever vaccines. To receive these vaccines, the patient must request a script from their doctor, then make an appointment to see the nurse after they pick up their vaccine. Alternatively, if you are willing to wait, we can order the vaccine in for you.

All vaccinations except the government subsidised Covid19 vaccine will need to be booked in with both the nurse and the doctor (unless advised by your doctor before hand). We like to book these appointments in separate time slots 15 minutes from each other to ensure there is ample time for both parties.

We kindly ask all patients who receive a vaccination to wait at least 15 minutes in the clinic for monitoring just in case any adverse side effects happen.

For information on what vaccinations may benefit you or your family, please speak to your doctor.

 

 

Our GP’s are able to assist you mental health concerns. They can refer you to psychiatrists and psychologists as required. Our doctors are able to assist you to find the right provider for issues such as:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Pre and postnatal depression or anxiety
  • Schizophrenia
  • Mania
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  • Eating disorder
  • Post traumatic stress disorder
  • Substance abuse

We can provide GP mental health care plan for eligible patients. This opens access to up to ten Medicare rebatable psychology sessions each calander year.

Pregnancy is mostly an exciting time for Women. There is a lot of information to take in. Our doctors will take the time to discuss your options for antenatal care and to provide advice on your concerns.

We recommend prior to becoming pregnant you book in with one of our doctors to discuss what is required before you begin the amazing journey of expanding your family. Sometimes this is not possible, so if you find out by surprise that you are pregnant, please book in as soon as practical.

All women experience pregnancy differently, we are here to support you through this time. Through out your pregnancy we will monitor you and your baby’s health and refer when appropriate.

We can refer you to your chosen Obsterician or can help you choose one that’s right for your and your family. We offer shared care with local hospitals including but not limited to; Mater Mothers, Logan Hospital and Redlands Hospital. Not all referrals to public hospitals are accepted, this depends on if your residential address is within their catchment area.

Not all pregnancies end in a healthy child. If you have concerns about your pregnancy we will do all that we can to see that very day or to refer you on safely.

We like to review both you and your baby in the postnatal period, one week and six weeks after delivery.

If you leave hospital without your baby we encourage you to book a long appointment so that we can offer support through this time.

Our experienced GPs are well able to manage your chronic health conditions. They will collaborate with specialists and other healthcare providers for your comprehensive care.

  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Heart disease
  • Asthma
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Alcohol dependency
  • Chronic pain management
  • Obesity
  • Anxiety

We can provide GP management plan and team care arrangement with allied health services such as physiotherapy, dietetics, exercise physiology, podiatry, osteopathy and chiropractors.

Our doctors will take the time to make you feel listened to and comfortable to voice your concerns. We are accepting of all sexualities and preference and are able to respectfully offer care to everyone, including LGBTIQA+ communities.

We can assist you with;

  • Sexually transmitted infections – prevention, screening and treatment
  • Painful intercourse
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Premature ejaculation
  • Low libido
  • Sores or discharges
  • Support post sexual assault

Our doctors can provide advice on travel vaccinations, medications and how to keep yourself safe while you explore the world.

We offer private vaccinations in the clinic. Prior to your doctor giving vaccinations you will be asked for consent, this will include financial consent (telling you how much your vaccinations will cost).

 

Our doctors can also help you with injuries and pain experienced through being active or playing sport. 

To ensure your fitness and safety before you hit the road, please contact the clinic.

For private and commercial vehicle driver’s health assessment we follow the guidelines Assessing Fitness to Drive, this can be found at the DTMR website.

Medical will offer a rebate for;

  • Over 75 year olds
  • Patients with a medical condition that requires ongoing assessments
  • Patients who are unemployed, on Centrelink benefits, who require an assessment to commence employment.
  • Private fees are chared for all commercial driver’s licence check, including but not limited to;Heavy vehicle drivers
  • Taxi and ride share drivers
  • Drivers who intend to carry dangerous goods or passengers

These appointments require time spent with both the nurse and the doctor. To book, either visit HotDoc or contact the clinic to arrange your appointment.

We offer pre-employment health assessments and medicals.

Please phone (07) 3188 7230 to arrange.

To screen for drug and alcohol use we charge a private fee.

Please phone (07) 3188 7230 for more information.

Skin check appointments are available at our practice. 

These appointments are privately billed.

Please call reception on (07) 3188 7230 to book an appointment or for more information.

After Hours Care

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