August 2024
GP urgent care services are provided for people to receive the most appropriate care without the need to attend an emergency department.
GP urgent care is treating people with urgent (required on the day), but non-life threatening injury and illness that is typically treated within the usual scope of general practice.
They can be a vital part of your healthcare, available when unable to see a GP at your regular surgery or out of office hours.
What types of minor injuries and illness are treated at a GP urgent care clinic?
Musculoskeletal injuries such as minor fractures, sports injuries and minor neck and back pain
Skin and soft tissue infections and symptoms, such as cuts and lacerations
Mild burns and rashes, bites and insect stings
Gastrointestinal illnesses
Illnesses of the eye, ear, nose and throat
Other potentially urgent medical symptoms such as urinary tract infections and wound infections and abdominal pain.
GP urgent care clinics will have access to pathology and radiology services. They will also include fully equipped treatment rooms to apply sutures, plastering and conduct minor procedures.
Not all urgencies are emergencies.
When Glen Forrest Medical Centre is not available for your needs, the closest GP urgent care provider is in Midland.
Please follow the link for more information: Midland Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
