by admin | Oct 19, 2026 | Healthcare
You know that you are scheduled to have a blood test tomorrow morning, and your GP’s receptionist casually said to you that you need to fast. Now you’re asking yourself, “Why should I fast? What can I eat and drink? How many hours should I...
by admin | Oct 17, 2026 | Healthcare
Sarah visited her GP with a complaint of ongoing tiredness and fatigue, and her GP requested a straightforward blood test (pathology services). Two days later, it was found that she had iron deficiency anaemia, which would have progressed further if untreated....
by admin | Oct 14, 2026 | Healthcare
In Belconnen General Practice, there’s a time that occurs repeatedly that brings us back to why we made the decision to follow this career path. A patient who has been attending one of our doctors for blood pressure checks for 5 years, and who could have gone to...
by admin | Oct 13, 2026 | Healthcare
Continuity of Care Regular GP We’ve seen more than a decade of Australian health care experience and know that there is one thing that makes good health outcomes stand out from great ones: continuity of care. It’s not flashy. It doesn’t make the...
by admin | Oct 7, 2026 | Healthcare
The Role of a General Practitioner in Everyday Healthcare There was this one day when I was asked by a patient, “So what exactly do you do all day?” It was an honest question from someone who’d only ever needed a GP for a sick certificate or a course of...
by admin | Oct 6, 2026 | Healthcare
As I began my practice in Belconnen more than 15 years ago, I soon discovered that as a GP in Belconnen, I had to be everything to everyone, and that’s actually quite beautiful. You’re not just a doctor treating symptoms; you’re a detective solving...
by admin | Sep 30, 2026 | Healthcare
Pregnancy is an important time for regular health checks, and blood tests are a routine part of antenatal care. Pregnancy blood tests in Belconnen can help your GP understand your general health, identify certain infections or nutritional problems, check your blood...
by admin | Sep 30, 2026 | Healthcare
Pregnancy is an important time to review your health, including which vaccinations may help protect you and your baby. Some vaccines are routinely recommended during pregnancy, while others may be recommended before pregnancy, after birth, or only in certain...
by admin | Sep 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Pregnancy brings many physical and emotional changes. Some symptoms are a normal part of pregnancy, while others may need medical attention. Knowing the difference can help you feel more confident about when to rest at home, when to contact your GP, and when to seek...
by admin | Sep 22, 2026 | Healthcare
Finding out that you are pregnant can bring excitement, questions and sometimes a little uncertainty. One of the first practical steps after a positive pregnancy test is arranging an appointment with your GP. This first visit can help confirm your pregnancy, review...
