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Preventative Health & Screening

The best time to find something is before it becomes a problem. These articles cover the checks, tests, and health assessments your GP may recommend — including skin cancer checks, ECGs, and Medicare-funded assessments for specific age groups — with information to help you understand what each check involves and why it may be worth discussing with your GP.

Man sitting thoughtfully on an outdoor deck with a cup of coffee, representing the 715 health check for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

What Is a 715 Health Check?

At Shire Family Medical 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 risks early, and plan…

Older man jogging along a coastal path at sunrise while wearing a fitness smartwatch, representing heart health monitoring ahead of an ECG.

What Is an ECG? Understanding the Heart Test Your GP May Recommend

At Shire Family Medical in Sutherland, 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: non-invasive,…

Woman having an open conversation with her GP on the couch, representing the kinds of questions to ask during a health check.

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…

Woman applying sunscreen to her shoulder at the beach, representing sun protection and the importance of regular skin checks.

What Happens During a Skin Check?

At Shire Family Medical 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 skin cancer on…

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This website is intended for general information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. For any clinical matters, please speak directly with your GP. We use POLAR for de-identified health service planning, and the Heidi platform to support patient-centred care. Participation in Heidi is strictly opt-in and requires your explicit written consent prior to use. All doctors practising at Shire Family Medical are registered medical practitioners with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). Patients can verify practitioner registration details at any time using the official Ahpra public register. Shire Family Medical is proudly accredited by the Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL). Accreditation is an independent recognition that our practice meets the standards set by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).

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