Bulk billing4 min read
Bulk billing in Warwick: what it means for your next GP visit
How bulk billing works at Warwick Doctors, what to bring to your appointment, and which services may carry a private fee.
Read articleHealth Journal: health information for Warwick and the Southern Downs. Health Journal,for Warwick families.
Plain-language health information for Warwick and the Southern Downs, from bulk billing and MyMedicare to skin checks, women’s and men’s health, immunisation and more.
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Skin health5 min read
Skin cancer checks on the Southern Downs: what to expect
Queensland has high UV levels for much of the year. Learn what happens during a skin check and when to see your GP about a spot.
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MyMedicare3 min read
How to register for MyMedicare with your Warwick GP
The Express Plus Medicare app has been retired. Here is how to register for MyMedicare using the myGov app, the myGov website or at reception.
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Immunisation4 min read
Flu vaccines in Warwick: who can get one for free
Who is eligible for a free flu vaccine under the National Immunisation Program, when to get vaccinated, and how to book in Warwick.
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Women’s health5 min read
Long-acting contraception explained: IUDs and the contraceptive implant
How hormonal and copper IUDs and the contraceptive implant work, how long they last, and what to expect at insertion in Warwick.
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Women’s health4 min read
Cervical screening self-collection: a guide for Warwick women
Who needs a Cervical Screening Test, how often, and how self-collection works at the clinic.
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Men’s health5 min read
Men’s health checks: what to ask your GP in your 40s, 50s and beyond
A simple guide to heart, bowel, prostate and skin checks for men in Warwick, and how to make the most of your appointment.
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Children’s health4 min read
Childhood immunisations in Queensland: a parent’s checklist
The key immunisation ages from birth to Year 10, what to bring, and how to catch up if a dose was missed.
Read articleTravel health4 min read
Travel vaccines and health tips before you leave Warwick
When to book a travel consult, what to bring, and how to stay well while you are away.
Read articleMedicals3 min read
Driver medicals in Queensland for drivers aged 75 and over
What Queensland drivers aged 75 and over need to know about medical certificates, and how to prepare for your appointment.
Read articleMental health5 min read
Looking after your mental health in a rural community
Practical ways to look after your wellbeing on the Southern Downs, how a GP can help, and where to get support at any time.
Read articleChronic disease4 min read
Living with type 2 diabetes: how a GP care plan can help
How a GP chronic condition management plan supports people living with type 2 diabetes in Warwick, and the checks to keep on track.
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Articles in the Warwick Doctors Health Journal are prepared by the Warwick Doctors team for general information only. They are not written or reviewed by a GP and are not medical advice. Please talk to your GP about your own health.
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