October 2026
Health Checks and Preventive Care: What to Book and When
Preventive care only works if it happens on schedule. What a health check covers, how the national screening programs work, and a rough guide by age.
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Practical articles on general practice, preventive health and wellbeing from the HEALTH MEDICO CLINICS team. New articles are published regularly.
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What to Expect at Your First GP Appointment
A first GP appointment covers more ground than most people expect. What to bring, what the consultation looks like, and how records, results and referrals work afterwards.
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How to Get a Mental Health Care Plan from Your GP
A Mental Health Care Plan is how you access Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions. What it is, who is eligible, and what happens at the appointment.
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Alternative Natural Therapies: What the Consultation Involves
Accessing alternative natural therapies legally in Australia requires a consultation with an appropriately authorised doctor. What the assessment involves, who is eligible, and what to bring.
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