Our Services

Dressing Clinic

If you require a new dressing, a dressing review or removal of sutures etc, our Practice offers a Dressing Clinic from 8am to 10.30am on Mon, Tues, Thur and Fri and from 8.30am to 10.30am on Wed. A Practice Dressing fee applies to all dressings that are classed as ‘not normal after care’. Please contact reception to make an appointment and to discuss relevant fees.

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After Hours Service

The doctors of Myall Medical Practice provide 24 hour health care to registered patients of the Practice on a rostered system.  If you require medical attention by a GP of Myall Medical Practice outside of the Practice hours, please phone 07 4662 2433 for the Doctor on-call.

The  out-of pocket expense for an after-hours call-out will be a minimum of $60.00

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Home Visits

Home visits are available for registered patients whose condition prevents them from attending the Practice.  Please contact the Practice to arrange a Home Visit with your preferred GP.

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Skin Cancer Management including Biopsies and Excisions

Myall Medical Practice provides a comprehensive skin cancer diagnosis and treatment service.

The Principal GP’s have undertaken additional training and are experienced in using Dermoscopy to diagnose Melanoma and Non-Melanoma skin cancer.  The Dermascope is an instrument that provides a magnified view of the skin using a polarising light source.

Our Doctors perform excision (surgical removel) of skin lesions or biopsy (sample excision) where there is uncertainty.  These procedures are performed during booked excision clinic sessions.  The surgical wound is usually sutured by a simple stitching technique however we also perform more complicated wound closures using skin flaps and skin grafting techniques.  All lesions are photographed prior to excising and all excised specimens are sent for histological diagnosis (Pathology).

The GP’s providing the service all participate in a surgical audit process through the Pathology provider.

Full skin checks are recommended for patients with a past history of skin cancer, older patients and anyone with a history of prolonged sun exposure over their lifetime, particularly fair-skinned patients.

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Minor Procedures

Our professional healthcare team are experienced in conducting a number of minor procedures and are carried out in an environment where quality and infection control are of utmost importance.

The following is a list of some minor procedures carried out in our Practice:

Diathermy; treatment of fractures; intravenous injections; bleeds, removal of foreign bodies; nail ablation; immunisations; sutures and removal of; cryotherapy; insertion and removal of implanon and Mirena devices.

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Chronic Disease Management

What is Chronic Disease Management?

If you have a chronic medical condition, your Doctor may suggest a GP Management Plan.  If you require treatment from two or more health profressionals (allied health), your Doctor may also put a Team Care Arrangement in place for you.

What is a GP Management Plan?

A GP Management Plan is a plan of action agreed between you and your GP.  It identifies your health care needs, sets out the services to be provided by your GP and lists the actions that you need to take.

What is a Team Care Arrangement?

A Team Care Arrangement plan lets your Doctor work with, and refer you to, at least two other health professionals who will provide treatment or services to you.

You may be eligible for Medicare Benefits for specific allied health services if your Doctor prepares both types of plans for you.

Eligibility for a Chronic Disease Management Plan:

Anyone with a chronic or terminal medical condition can have a GP Management Plan in place.  Please speak to your Doctor at your next visit.

Chronic Disease Management Service at Myall Medical Practice:

At Myall Medical Practice, we are committed to improving the overall health of our community.  Preventing disability and disease is an integral part of our purpose.

Myall Medical Practice is a major provider of Chronic Disease Management health care services.  This service is delivered by our highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurses on behalf of our General Practitioners and currently supports a high number of registered patients who suffer from chronic diseases such as, but not limited to, diabetes, coronary heart disease, arthritis, obesity and asthma.

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Aged Care/Nursing Home Care

We believe that a society can be judged on how it treats the elderly.  Our practice has a special focus on providing excellent care for the aged.

The doctors of Myall Medical Practice provide comprehensive medical care to the residents of Dalby's aged care facilities, Ningana and Karingal Nursing Home. Every resident has a GP of their choice, and we provide a daily visiting medical service to both aged care facilities.

One of our doctors is a member of the Committees of the aged care facilities and this assists us to be broad advocates for the needs of our patients in care.

Our use of telehealth brings the benefit of specialist advice and support into the aged care facilities to ensure the highest standard of medical care for the residents.

Our practice provides after hours medical care for the aged care facilities to attend to resident needs during week nights and weekends.
 

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Telehealth Services

Myall Medical Practice are actively participating in Telehealth Services to assist patients with access to specialist health care, reducing the need for extensive travel and associated costs.  If being referred to a specialist, and you feel you would benefit from this service, please enquire about Telehealth options.  We would be happy to connect with your Specialist if they are also providing Telehealth consultations.

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Q-Fever

What is Q Fever?

Q Fever is an acute illness with fever, chills and muscle pains similar to severe influenza.  The micro-organism responsible for Q Fever is carried by cattle, sheep and goats (particularly feral or wild goats) and is transmitted by contact with animal faeces, urine, blood and pregnancy fluids or by inhaling dust form infected premises.

Those most at risk of contracting the disease are abattoir workers and those closely associated with the meat industry, sheep shearers and farmers or any worker considered to be in a high risk environment.

Immunisation program is as follows:

Two visits are required, one week apart.  At the first Visit (Q F11) a skin test for Q Fever (QFST)  is conducted by injecting a small dose of diluted vaccine under the skin.  Each employee is given a questionnaire on arrival  to complete  regarding  their Q Fever history, allergies and medications.   They will then  be given a Pathology form and  sent to Sullivan and Nicolaides to have bloods  taken and tested for Q Fever antibodies this is to check if you are already immune to Q Fever.

The skin test is read seven days later at the 2^nd Visit (QF12) and blood test results delivered.  Interpretation of these results indicate if the vaccine is given or not.  Dr Lynch will administer the Q Fever injection (QFV1) if required and the patient will be issued with a vaccination record.  One vaccine only is given, you must not be given Q-Vax vaccine more than once, a booster dose of Q-Vax should not be given, a second dose may cause a severe reaction.

Fee Structure:

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