The Over 75 Health Assessment: What It Involves and How to Prepare
The over 75 health assessment is a Medicare-funded review, offered once every 12 months, that looks at how you’re managing physically, mentally and socially as you get older, rather than focusing on a single health complaint. At…
Flu Vaccine 2026: A GP’s Guide to Adult Vaccinations in Sutherland
Shire Family Medical, our GP clinic in Sutherland, offers a full range of adult vaccinations, including the 2026 flu vaccine, shingles vaccination, and a range of other boosters funded under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) or…
Heart Health Check: What It Involves and Why Your GP May Recommend One
A Heart Health Check is a dedicated GP appointment that looks at your overall risk of having a heart attack or stroke, rather than testing for one specific heart problem. At Shire Family Medical, a GP-led medical centre in Sutherland, a…
What Is a 715 Health Check?
At Shire Family Medical, your local family doctors in Sutherland, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients of all ages can access a free annual 715 Health Check, a Medicare-funded assessment designed to review your health, identify…
What Is an ECG? Understanding the Heart Test Your GP May Recommend
At Shire Family Medical’s Sutherland medical centre, ECG testing is available on-site where a GP considers it clinically relevant. An ECG (or electrocardiogram) is one of the most commonly ordered heart tests in general practice:…
What to Ask at a GP Check-Up
A GP check-up is worth more than most people give it credit for. Done well, it steps back from day-to-day symptoms and looks at health more broadly: your risks, family history, lifestyle, screening needs, medications, mental wellbeing and…
What Happens During a Skin Check?
At Shire Family Medical, a GP medical centre in Sutherland, skin checks are part of everyday preventative care: a practical step for anyone with a mole that concerns them, a spot that has changed, or a personal or family history that puts…