Aged care services support individuals aged 65 years and over, or 50 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who require assistance with health management and daily functioning.
Branxton Healthcare provides general practice services for older adults, delivered by independent doctors and based on individual clinical assessment and eligibility.
Book An AppointmentAged health assessments are available to review physical health, mental wellbeing, and functional capacity. Assessments are tailored to individual needs and may include review of medical history, current health concerns, medications, and lifestyle factors to support ongoing care planning.
Medication management reviews may be arranged to assess current medications and identify potential issues related to use, safety, or effectiveness.
Patients aged 75 years and over may be eligible for an annual health assessment.
Eligible Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card holders may be supported through the Coordinated Veterans’ Care Program.
As part of comprehensive general practice care, doctors may also provide or coordinate services related to: Children’s health and immunisations, Men’s and women’s health, Shared obstetric care, General health assessments, Travel medicine, Services are provided based on clinical assessment and individual needs.
Advance care planning discussions may be offered to support patients in documenting their preferences for future medical care. Participation is voluntary and based on individual circumstances.
Patients with life-limiting illness may be supported through palliative care services provided by independent doctors and nurses, in collaboration with specialist teams and community services where appropriate.
Doctors may provide visits to residential aged care facilities on an individual basis, following consultation and agreement. Care is coordinated with facility staff and other healthcare providers where relevant.
Preventive health services may be offered as part of routine general practice care to support monitoring and early identification of health concerns.
Preventive care may include assessments related to:
Skin health
Eye health, including glaucoma risk
Bone health, including osteoporosis risk
Bowel health
Diabetes monitoring
All services are provided based on clinical assessment and current guidelines.
Healthy lifestyle reviews may assist patients in understanding key health indicators.
These reviews may include:
Blood pressure checks
Blood glucose monitoring
Lipid and cholesterol assessment
Advice is provided where clinically appropriate.
Immunisations may be provided in line with the National Immunisation Program and eligibility criteria.
Vaccinations may include:
Annual influenza vaccination
Pneumococcal vaccination
Shingles vaccination (subject to age and eligibility requirements)
Availability and funding depend on individual circumstances and Medicare eligibility.
Our experienced doctors assess and manage a range of acute conditions and can advise on appropriate next steps, including referral to emergency services when required. For serious or life-threatening conditions, patients should contact emergency services or attend the nearest hospital emergency department.
We provide medical care for urgent, non-life-threatening health concerns during our clinic operating hours. Our doctors assess acute conditions and advise on appropriate care, including referral to hospital emergency services when required.
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