Healthcare Family Medical Centre

A very underwhelming experience. When I told the doctor I was worried about a lingering flu, he said it was ‘probably’ seasonal and suggested Panadol, fluids, and bed rest. Wow, you’ve attended at least seven years of medical school and this is the best advice you can give me? It was a very thorough and sound diagnosis, considering he didn’t even listen to my chest. I was a sorry sight-​puffy red eyes, reindeer nose, persistent fever, wretched cough. It was disappointing that I, the patient, had to convince a doctor to investigate further and perhaps give me some antibiotics.
When I asked for a medical certificate, a perfectly reasonable request as the flu was impacting my work; the GP looked at me like I was a criminal. Like I was looking for an excuse for a sickie. This is unacceptable.
The bad: Dismissive, absent-​minded, distracted staff. No bulk-​billing.
The good: It’s appointment only so you don’t have to wait to see the doctor.
On second thought, this might not be such a good thing after all.