Patient Records & Care Options

Patient records

Patient medical files are held by the previous owner of Eastern Shore Doctors – Lauderdale and can be accessed at:

Eastern Shore Doctors Bellerive: easternshoredoctors.com.au

Urgent Medical Matters

For Urgent Medical matters call 000 or attend:

Rosny Doctors & After Hours:
27 Bligh Street, Rosny Park
(03) 6244 1058
rosnydoctors.com.au

When to visit a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic

Urgent care is when you need medical attention for an illness or injury that can be managed without a trip to the emergency department but cannot wait for a regular appointment with a GP.

Medicare UCCs provide assessment, treatment, and care for urgent but non-life-threatening conditions. This may include:

• minor infections
• minor fractures, sprains, sports injuries and neck and back pain
• urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
• stitches and glue for minor cuts
• insect bites and rashes
• minor eye and ear problems
• respiratory illness e.g. asthma, croup and exacerbation of COPD.
• gastroenteritis
• mild burns.

If in doubt, call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 or visit the Healthdirect website

What do you need to bring to a UCC?

If you have a Medicare card or number, bring this with you when you attend a Medicare UCC.

You can also bring any letters or correspondence from your GP and details of any medicines you are currently taking (including those without a prescription).

If you are attending a Medicare UCC for your child to receive medical attention, bring your child’s personal health record (Blue Book).