Child and Adolescent Healthcare
At South Coast Medical, many of the practitioners consulting from the clinics have raised their children alongside yours, and shared the pleasures and perils of parenthood with lots of you. At every age and stage of your children’s lives, through thick and thin your family doctors are here to help.
Many practitioners consulting from South Coast Medical will bulk bill children 15years and under (Monday to Friday) Billing is at the discretion of the practitioner. Private billing for children will generally apply on a Saturday at your practitioners discretion. Please note: Dr Addison, Dr Priestley, Dr Flynn and Dr Flanagan privately bill children Monday-Saturday and do not routinely bulk bill.
Saturday Fees for children 9am-1pm at $75-95 with a Medicare rebate of $42.10
Healthy Newborns and Babies
There are challenges as well as charms of new parenthood. Empathy and clear information can really help your peace of mind.
Your doctor will support you with complete newborn checks to ensure that all is well. Your chosen practitioner will monitor your baby’s weight and help you record their milestones in a Health Learning and Development Book that’s given to all new parents in Victoria.
They can also help you work through any common newborn issues with feeding or reflux or colic.
If your baby has a medical condition, the practitioners will work with your local Maternal and Child Health Nurses to manage it.
Healthy children
It can be stressful and scary when your child is unwell. Your chosen practitioner will do everything they can to prioritise your appointment and see your child as soon as they can.
Your doctor will help you manage common childhood conditions like asthma, eczema and constipation. If you are concerned about your child’s behaviour or social development they can support you to resolve these concerns including referring you to specialist services if required.
Vaccinations
South Coast Medical has registered nurses available to administer vaccinations through South Coast Medical’s accredited vaccination programs. All childhood vaccinations are bulk billed.
Vaccinating your kids in infancy and early childhood protects them and stops the spread of potentially fatal illnesses including, chicken pox, mumps, whooping cough and polio. Your doctor can help you decide on the most appropriate vaccination plan for your family.
‘Healthy kids’ checks for four-year-olds
Tick off this vital piece of preschool preparation. The ‘healthy kids’ check will help ensure your child is set for school. It includes hearing and eye testing and it measures key development milestones for 4-year-olds.
Download ‘Get set 4 life’ – habits for healthy kids’
Healthy teenagers
Adolescence can be tough for many young people. The practitioners consulting from South Coast Medical clinics can provide kind, confidential medical care for teenagers.
Doctors can support you to deal with a whole range of health issues including, sexual health and contraception and mental health.
South Coast Medical provide an on-site medical clinic for students at Rosebud Secondary College during school semesters.
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