Health Advice & GP Guides
Practical health information and guides from Family Doctor to help you understand common conditions, make the most of Medicare and bulk billing, and know when and how to see your GP. Browse by topic below.
Seeing your GP & Medicare
- What Is Bulk Billing? A Complete Guide for Australian Patients
- How to Find a Bulk Billing GP Near You
- Medicare Rebates Explained: A Guide for GP Visits
- Do I Need a Referral to See a Specialist?
- What to Bring to Your First GP Appointment
- When to See a GP: A Practical Guide for Australians
- Top 10 Reasons to See Your GP Annually
- Top Questions to Ask at Your First GP Appointment
- GP or Emergency Department? How to Choose the Right Care
- Telehealth vs In-Person GP: When to Choose Each
- How to Find a GP When You’ve Just Moved to Sydney
- How to Find a GP When You’ve Just Moved to Melbourne
- Medicare-Funded Health Checks for Children: What Parents Should Know
Health conditions & management
- Chronic Pain: A GP-Led Approach to Management
- Type 2 Diabetes: A GP-Led Guide to Management
- Understanding Cholesterol: Types, Targets, and Treatment
- High Blood Pressure Explained: What Your Reading Means
- Chronic Disease Management Plans: How Your GP Can Help
- Menopause: Symptoms, Support, and When to See Your GP
- Managing Hayfever and Seasonal Allergies
Mental health & wellbeing
- Sleep Problems: When to See Your GP
- Managing Anxiety and Depression with Your GP
- How a Mental Health Treatment Plan Works: Your GP Guide
Checks & screening
- Men’s Health Checks: What’s Recommended at Every Age
- Women’s Health Checks: What’s Recommended at Every Age
- What Happens During a Skin Check? A GP Guide
- Understanding Your Pathology Test Results
