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Feb 26 to Mar 3 No matter how healthy and well you feel, research shows that about 1 in 3 people will develop shingles in their lifetime. The Shingles virus (Varicella Zoster virus) is the same virus that causes chickenpox. It lies dormant and can reactivate, especially after the age of 50. You can onlyRead more

In Australia 1 in 7 women will develop breast cancer during their life time and it is the most common form of cancer in women in Australia. It is important that as women we get to know our breasts and what is normal for us. Feel your breasts from time to time and look atRead more

Western Australia is currently experiencing an increase in the number of cases of whooping cough. The increase is particularly evident in children aged 5 – 14 years old. Whooping cough (Pertussis) is a highly infectious disease that can be life threatening to babies and young children. Infants under the age of 6 months are mostRead more

MyMedicare – Voluntary Patient Registration MyMedicare is a new voluntary patient registration model. It aims to strengthen the relationship between patients, their general practice, general practitioner (GP) and primary care teams. If QMSC is your regular practice, why is it important for you to register? MyMedicare patients will have access to: Greater continuity of careRead more

What is Advance Care Planning (ACP)? ACP is when you get to plan for your future health care. If you were to become seriously ill and not able to verbalise your preferences, what health care treatments would you like or not like to have? Thinking about advance care planning gives you the opportunity to discussRead more