PATIENTS WITH A HIGH-RISK OF BREAST AND OVARIAN CANCER WILL SOON HAVE ACCESS TO FREE BRCA GENE TESTING

PATIENTS WITH A HIGH-RISK OF BREAST AND OVARIAN CANCER WILL SOON HAVE ACCESS TO FREE BRCA GENE TESTING

The Medical Services Advisory Committee have announced that patients at high-risk of breast and ovarian cancer will be able to access the BRCA 1 and 2 test for free, after deciding to list the test on the Medical benefits Schedule.   The BRCA 1 and 2 genetic test will be available to high-risk patients and their…

BABY BUMPS ON THE RISE

BABY BUMPS ON THE RISE

There are so many babies due shortly and we could not be more excited! Did you know we offer shared care?  Shared care is an arrangement between an obstetrician and your GP. You see your local practitioner for some pregnancy appointments, and you also have some appointments with your obstetrician. It is only an option for…

WOMEN’S HEART DISEASE

WOMEN’S HEART DISEASE

Heart attacks are usually associated with chest pain and pressure, but that is not always the case – particularly for women.  Most women experience very little or no symptoms when having a heart attack, which is a serious concern considering heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for women in Australia. Did…