Skin Cancer Biopsy &/or Excision

Skin cancer screening can lead to the recommendation of a skin biopsy to get improved diagnosis of lesions. This can be performed under local anaesthetic in our treatment room and your GP will discuss the recommended approach depending on the type, size and location of the skin lesion. If skin cancer is confirmed further treatment by excising the area is often required. An excision depends again on site and size of the skin lesion and will normal require sutures which will need to be removed at a later visit. All biopsy and excisions are sent to pathology for expert opinion on the underlying lesion. Our GPs will guide you on the necessary next steps whether that be further treatment provided by our GPs or referral on to our dermatology or plastic surgery colleagues.

Cryotherapy

Some skin lesions are appropriate for cryotherapy- where a lesion is treated by liquid nitrogen application. Our GPs will guide you on if a lesion is appropriate for this.

Lacerations & skin Tears

Skin wounds can commonly be repaired by our clinical team depending on the size & location of wounds. This may require glue or suturing or in the case of skin tears with careful replacement of remaining skin & use of specific dressings. If there is concern around the site, degree of contamination or damage to underlying structures such as nerves or blood vessels patients may be referred in to our local Emergency department for further management.

Fracture Management

Many fractures can be managed with either fiberglass or plaster cast. Your GP will guide you on your choices when managing fractures.

Long Acting Contraceptive Options

Please discuss these options with your GP. Both intrauterine (IUD) and those inserted underneath the skin in your arm can be arranged at NMC.

Infusions

Iron Infusions are performed to replenish iron levels. It is performed in the Treatment room after insertion of a cannula into an arm vein. Careful monitoring follows throughout and you should allow 1 hour for the procedure. Please speak to your GP if you require an Iron infusion. We also can perform infusions for other conditions recommended by your GP such as those for osteoporosis.

Injections

Many types of injections are given by our nurses on behalf of our GPs. These include Vitamin B 12, contraceptive hormonal injections, antibiotics, testosterone replacement therapies , treatment for osteoporosis, desensitisation injections to treat allergies and many more.

Wound Care

Our experienced nurses are skilled in managing the various types, causes and locations of wounds. Dressings are chosen to give the wounds the best chance of healing.

Warfarin Monitoring

For those on warfarin we can monitor your INR via on the spot finger prick testing and dose the warfarin accordingly

Blood Pressure Checks & Monitoring & ECG

Patients can have blood pressure checked as a one off or for a more thorough assessment we have a monitor which will take BP readings over a 24 hour period. We can have an ECG in our treatment room when required.

Vaccinations

Vaccinations are crucial for protecting yourself, your family and your community from serious disease, preventing outbreaks and even eradicating disease. We provide government vaccinations throughout life, from the Childhood Immunisation Program, through to the programs for older Australians. We encourage annual vaccine against influenza and provide vaccines against COVID.

We provide travel health consultations and stock many types of travel vaccines. We are a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre.

All of our doctors provide various procedures. Please discuss with your GP at your appointment.