How to find the right health professional

There are many health professionals to choose from. It’s important to ask questions to help you make the right decision for your health needs.

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Disability services and allied healthcare

Learn about the allied health professionals who work with people with disabilities. Discover how you can get support to access them.

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Mental health professionals

Mental health isn’t the area of psychologists and psychiatrists alone. Discover the different types of mental health workers available to you.

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How to get the most out of your doctor's appointment

To get the most out of your medical appointments, and to avoid 'bill shock', use these handy tips. Because you're the boss when it comes to your health.

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The role of a GP

Your GP (general practitioner) is usually the first person to go to if you’re sick. GPs coordinate your healthcare - watch this video to learn more.

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Cast care

Looking after your cast helps the healing process. You should follow any cast-care instructions you receive from your healthcare professional.

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COVID-19 symptoms

Learn to recognise mild, moderate and severe symptoms of COVID-19, and when to seek medical advice from your GP or another healthcare professional.

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Endometrial biopsy

An endometrial biopsy is usually a safe and effective way of finding out if there is a problem with the lining of your womb.

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Inserting an IUCD

A coil or intra-uterine contraceptive device (IUD) is a contraceptive device. An IUD can be removed by your doctor. Read about how this method of contraception works and how a IUD is inserted.

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Informed consent

Informed consent means you will be given understandable, clear information about your choices to make the right decisions about your healthcare.

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BrainTrack App

BrainTrack app is an award-winning, free app developed by Dementia Australia that helps people to explore their brain health, and privately monitor and understand changes in cognition over time.

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Dental procedures

A dental procedure is anything that involves a dentist working on your mouth. Read about dental procedures on this page.

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How to feel calmer when having a cervical screening test

The cervical screening test only takes a few minutes every 5 years, but you may still feel unnerved. Here are ways to feel comfortable at your next test.

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The role of a ophthalmologist

Ophthalmologists are eye doctors or surgeons who specialise in assessment diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. Learn what an ophthalmologist does.

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Self-harm

Self-harm can involve cutting the skin, alcohol misuse or an eating disorder, and is often a way of coping with low self-esteem or trauma.

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Reporting a problem with a medicine

You should tell your doctor or health professional about any problems with your medicine. It’s also helpful to report the problem to the TGA.

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Allied health

Allied health practitioners are trained professionals who are not doctors, dentists or nurses. Learn more about what these professionals do here.

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Counsellors and counselling

Counsellors work in mental health and other settings. They specialise in building relationships based on discussions between the client and counsellor.

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Swallowed substances

Common household and garden products are often swallowed by accident. While many are low toxicity, some are potentially harmful.

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Contact tracing

Contact tracing is a method used to slow the spread of infections by identifying people who have been in contact with an infected person.

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Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) may be used as a screening test for cognitive impairment, such as dementia. Learn more about the test here.

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Scheduling of medicines and poisons

The scheduling of medicines is a national classification system that controls how medicines and poisons are made availiable to the public.

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GP Urgent Care clinics in WA

Not all urgencies are emergencies. If you are in Western Australia and your injury or illness is urgent (required on the day) but non-life threatening, you can visit a GP urgent care clinic. Find clinics here.

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How to perform CPR

CPR or cardiopulmonary resuscitation is first aid for when someone's heart has stopped or they’re not breathing. Learn when and how to perform CPR.

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Hospital discharge planning

Hospital discharge planning aims to make sure that once you leave hospital you continue to get the right healthcare from the right people. Read more.

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Lipoedema

Lipoedema is an incurable condition featuring an abnormal build up of fatty tissue usually in the legs. It causes pain and swelling. Learn to help manage it.

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Psychiatrists and psychologists

A psychiatrist is a doctor who has done extra medical training to become a specialist in mental health. Learn about what they do and how they can help you.

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Swallowed object

Swallowing foreign objects, such as a button battery or magnet, can be dangerous. Know what to do if you or your child has swallowed a dangerous object.

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What is a radiographer? What is a radiologist?

Radiographers and radiologists are medical professionals who work with imaging technologies to help diagnose injuries and diseases. Find out more about both professions and the different roles they play.

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A self-test is making cervical screening even easier

A ‘self-collection’ cervical screening test is now available, meaning females have another testing option.

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