General Practice

Health Care for You and Your Family

Redlynch Village Medical Centre encourages you to develop an ongoing relationship with your GP as part of managing your general health.

In understanding your medical history, your doctor will be able to provide anything from preventative health measures to non-surgical treatments, referrals and scripts.

• Vaccinations/immunisations, including child health immunisations
• Prescribing medications
• Screenings for common health problems
• Treating minor illnesses and injuries
• Skin checks
• Iron Infusion
• Managing chronic conditions and health assessments
• Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander health check
• Family planning advice and fertility assessment
• Breast and cervical screening
• Bowel cancer screening
• Men’s sexual and reproductive health
• Expert contraception advice
• Implanon insertion and removal
• Antenatal shared care
• General health and wellbeing advice
• Referrals to allied health services specialists
• Injury management
• Workers compensation
• Injury prevention education
• Referrals to allied health and specialists
• Mental health care plans and referrals to other services
• Travel medicine

We are pleased to offer iron infusion treatments now at Redlynch Village Medical Centre with all doctors, to help combat iron deficiency and boost your energy levels. Further information regarding iron infusions can be booked with our clinic.

 WHAT IS AN IRON INFUSION?

An iron infusion is a minor one-hour procedure that involves injecting an iron-containing medicine directly into the bloodstream, in order to circulate and reach the organs that require iron to function normally. This is given to patients with low iron levels.

Our bodies need iron to make haemoglobin – the part of our red blood cells that carries oxygen around our body. It is also important for muscle strength, energy and good mental function. If your iron levels are low this may make you feel tired and not able to do normal daily activities.

Patients appreciate the convenience of this treatment at a time that suits them, with a quick return to their home or work.

After your doctor has explained the procedure, related side effects, and set out associated out-of-pocket expenses, you will be asked to sign a consent form confirming your agreement to proceed.

The infusion is given via a needle in your arm which will be inserted by your doctor, the infusion will run for approximately 15mins.

A trained nurse will stay with you for the duration of the infusion. Once the infusion is complete you are requested to stay another 30 minutes for observation. For your comfort our nursing team allocated 1 hour for the completion of your visit.