Bedford Family Practice has been selected as one of AGPAL's
top 20 practices and our practice is being recognised with
the 'AGPAL Practice Excellence Award' for
2007. AGPAL recognises our commitment for ensuring safety
and quality in General Practice.
INFLUENZA
VACCINES for 2012
-
available SOON . Please call our staff for an
appointment with our practice.
FREE
influenza vaccine is available for:
- Children from 6 months to UNDER 5 years of age,
- All pregnant women,
- Non-Indigenous adults 65 years of age or older,
- Indigenous adults 50 years of age or older,
- Indigenous adults 15-49 years of age with a
predisposing medical condition.
TRAVEL
VACCINATIONS
We
have all travel vaccinations including vaccine for Yellow Fever.
Please call our friendly reception staff for an appointment at least
4 weeks prior to your travel date.
45-49
YEAR OLD HEALTH CHECK
A
Free comprehensive health check is funded by Medicare for those
aged 45-49 with risk factors such as smoking, overweight, stress,
excess alcohol, high blood pressure or family history of illnesses.
BOWEL
CANCER SCREENING
All
patients 50 years and over are recommended to have screening tests
for bowel cancer. Please call our practice to find out more.
CHRONIC
DISEASES & CARE PLANNING
If
you have multiple chronic health illnesses our doctors can prepare
a "care plan" for you to streamline and coordinate your
health management with allied health professionals and specialists
if required. This is fully funded by Medicare.
75+
ANNUAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT
We
offer free comprehensive health check to all patients 75 years and
over. This is highly recommended by our doctors, please inform our
reception staff on booking that you require this service to allow
adequate time.
WORK
& DRIVING MEDICALS
Please
inform our reception staff on booking to enable adequate preparation
on your arrival and time allocation with nurse and doctor.
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