Brisbane GP and Travel Doctor

21/01/2022

BRISBANE GP & TRAVEL DOCTOR CLOSURE

This evening, Brisbane GP & Travel Doctor has closed its doors for the last time due to our lease expiring.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful patients for your support over the years. But please don't despair, a number of our GPs are remaining within the Better Medical family. Please visit https://bettermedical.com.au/brisbane-gp/ to find out which clinic they're moving to, and how you can have your medical records transferred to the new practice.

For any non-urgent after-hours appointments, please contact home doctor service 13SICK (13 74 25). For emergencies, please call 000, or go to your nearest emergency department.

08/01/2022

If you've tested positive to COVID-19 on a PCR or a rapid antigen test, here are some tips on what to do next.

Whether you’ve tested positive on a PCR or a rapid antigen test, here are a GP’s tips of how to manage your condition.

23/12/2021

🎄 The festive season is just around the corner!
Brisbane GP will be closed some days during the Holiday period. If you have been prescribed medication by your doctor, please check that you have enough for this time. To book an appointment, please call us on 3831 4142 or visit brisbanegp.com.au

19/10/2021

Today is World Osteoporosis Day!

Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and fragile so that they break easily – even as a result of a minor fall, a bump, a sneeze, or a sudden movement. Fractures caused by osteoporosis can be life-threatening and a major cause of pain and long-term disability.

Five steps which you can take for healthy bones and a fracture-free future are:

1: Exercise regularly to keep your bones and muscles moving
2: Ensure your diet is rich in bone-health nutrients
3: Avoid negative lifestyle habits
4: Discuss with your doctor if you have risk factors
5: Get tested and treated if needed

To assess your risk of osteoporosis, you can click here: https://riskcheck.osteoporosis.foundation/

Please make an appointment with your doctor if you have any concerns about your bone health.

17/09/2021

We have a new website!

Other than looking great, not much else has changed. You can still easily book an appointment with your doctor, and contact our clinic directly through the website.

We hope you enjoy the new website as much as we do. Let us know what you think by commenting below.

Visit our website at: https://brisbanegp.com.au/

Brisbane GP and Travel Doctor Medical Centre in Spring Hill specialising in Travel Medicine. Male & Female GPs Available close to Brisbane CBD, Open 6 Days

01/09/2021

HOW TO ACCESS YOUR COVID-19 DIGITAL CERTIFICATE

One way to show your vaccination status is through your online Medicare account or the Express Plus Medicare app.

To access online, you’ll need to log in to your MyGov account, which is linked to Medicare. Here you can find your Immunisation History under the ‘History and Statements’ tab.

On the Express Pluss Medicare app, you can view your Immunisation History under Services.

Your digital vaccination certificate will only be issued once you have received all doses of your COVID-19 vaccine.

For more information, head to: https://bit.ly/3DsyQKa

27/08/2021

Our reception teams, nurses and doctors are working hard behind the scenes to continue to provide you with quality care.

Please understand that wait times may be longer than usual, and we appreciate your cooperation in working peacefully together to resolve any concerns that may arise.

04/08/2021

Friday August 6 is Jeans for Genes Day.

1 in 20 kids face a birth defect or genetic disease, like cancer, cystic fibrosis, and life-threatening metabolic disorders - most of which are poorly understood and have no specific treatments or cure.

To join this worthwhile cause, you can encourage your friends, family and work colleagues to wear denim for a day and donate.

The Jeans for Genes campaign raises funds for research in genetic diseases and gene therapy.

For more information, head to: https://fundraise.jeansforgenes.org.au/

02/08/2021

It's now even easier to book an appointment with your GP.

Book online any time, with our new BETTER MEDICAL app, which is powered by HotDoc.

If you are an existing user of HotDoc, simply log in with your details to transfer your patient information.

The app is easy to use:
● Self-check-in using your mobile
● See your place in the queue
● Online bookings with your doctor
● SMS results sent to your phone

App Store: https://apple.co/3yWn0ow
Android Store: https://bit.ly/3kjvguB

02/08/2021

Due to the current lockdown restrictions in South-East Queensland, we have reintroduced a number of measures at our clinic for the safety of our patients, doctors, and staff.
These safety measures include:
• Encouraging telephone appointments (where possible).
• Limiting the time of face-to-face appointments.
• Requiring all patients to wear a face mask while in the clinic.
We will also continue to observe social distancing >1.5m and limit the number of patients in our waiting room.
If you have symptoms of the flu, a cold, or a loss of sense of smell or taste, then a COVID-19 test is necessary. Please refer to the QLD Health website for a list of COVID-19 clinics and testing centres.
If you are unwell and have respiratory symptoms, please ask for a telephone appointment with a GP, and a safe review will be arranged.
Please be assured that our clinic is COVID-19 safe.

27/07/2021

DonateLife Week from 25 July- 1 August brings attention to the need for organ donations in Australia.

For around 1,800 Australians currently on the organ transplant waitlist, it’s a matter of life and death. There are an additional 12,000 people on dialysis who may benefit from a kidney transplant.

It takes just one minute to register online at https://www.donatelife.gov.au/join-register. All you need is your Medicare card. If you want to be a donor, make sure you tell your family and friends.

19/07/2021

This July, over 38,000 people have signed up for the Dry July cause, which raises money for cancer research by fundraising and going 'dry' from consuming alcohol.

Funds raised during Dry July will provide invaluable services to cancer patients, carers and their families, aiming to make a difficult time a little bit easier.

Benefits of going dry this July include clearer headspace, more energy and better sleep, weight loss, healthier skin and a sense of achievement!

This July, why not say " I won't cheers to that" and experience the health benefits of going dry - or donate to a participant and help make a difference for people affected by cancer.

12/07/2021

July 11-17 is National Diabetes Week, aiming to improve education and awareness surrounding diabetes, and its effects on people’s everyday activities.
Although diabetes affects around 1.8 million Australians, there are still common misconceptions surrounding insulin management, the likelihood of developing the condition and its impacts.
We’ve busted some of the common myths surrounding diabetes and cut through the confusion many people experience.
Unfortunately, not all types of diabetes can be prevented, and there is no known cause or cure. However, there are ways to manage the risk factors which can have an impact on exercise, diet and daily activities.
If you are experiencing any concerns, you can speak to your GP.

To book an appointment, please call us on 3236 9599 or visit www.brisbanegp.com.au

21/06/2021

🍎June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.
Did you know that bowel cancer claims the lives of 101 Australians every week? Fortunately, it's one of the most treatable types of cancer if found quickly, making early diagnosis and quality treatment so important. If you'd like to book an appointment to speak with your GP, please call us on 3236 9599 or visit www.brisbanegp.com.au

19/05/2021

👩‍⚕️ Happy World Family Doctor Day! 👨‍⚕️
We thank our brilliant doctors for making a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. You help to minimise pain, recover from disease, learn to live with a disabling injury – and everything in between!

12/05/2021

To our wonderful nurses, we thank you for the work you do each day. Nurses play an integral role in the delivery of high-quality healthcare, and we appreciate the significant compassion-filled contribution you make to the health and wellbeing of our patients.

We wish all nurses a happy International Nurses Day!

31/03/2021

🐰 Easter Opening Hours 🐰
Our clinic will be closed all Easter weekend from Friday 2nd to Monday 5th April (re-opening Tuesday morning).
Wishing you all a happy and safe break!

03/03/2021

🎗March 1-7 is Endometriosis Awareness Week, with efforts to improve awareness, education, diagnosis, and treatment continuing throughout the entire month - and beyond. The crippling condition affects one in 10 women in Australia, impacting their relationships, capacity to work and study, physical health, and mental wellbeing.

Many women think that painful periods are normal and don’t seek help.

If you're experiencing any of these symptoms and are concerned, you can speak with your GP. To book an appointment, please call us on 3236 9599 or visit www.brisbanegp.com.au