For Adults
General medical consultations can help you discuss new concerns, routine needs and follow-up care.
GENERAL PRACTICE / FAMILY MEDICINE
General medical care at Covenant King Hospital supports adults and families through routine consultations and ongoing health needs.
ABOUT THE SERVICE
General Practice / Family Medicine provides everyday medical care for adults and families. It can be a useful first point of contact when you have a health concern, need a medical review or want guidance on your next step in care.
Routine consultations and follow-up can help you discuss your needs with a healthcare professional as they change over time.
WHEN TO SEE A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL
You can book a general medical consultation for a range of everyday health concerns. Some common reasons to speak with a healthcare professional include:
A new health concern
A health issue that is not improving
A routine medical consultation
Follow-up for an existing health concern
Advice on whether further assessment or specialist care may be needed
YOUR CARE JOURNEY
Each consultation is guided by your needs. These stages show how care may continue from assessment to follow-up.
Discuss your health concern and relevant history with a healthcare professional.
An assessment helps the healthcare professional understand your needs and consider the next step.
Depending on your assessment, care may involve treatment, further review, diagnostic services or specialist care.
Where follow-up is needed, further review can help monitor progress and guide care.
ONGOING CARE
Some health concerns require follow-up rather than a single consultation. Ongoing review can help the care team understand how you are progressing and consider what further care may be appropriate.
As your needs change, a general medical consultation offers a way to discuss new concerns and review the next steps in your care.
WHEN FURTHER CARE IS NEEDED
Depending on your assessment and care needs, other services at Covenant King Hospital may support the next stage of care.
FAMILY MEDICINE AT CKH
Find a starting point for everyday medical care and the appropriate service for your family’s needs.
General medical consultations can help you discuss new concerns, routine needs and follow-up care.
For children’s health concerns, learn more about Paediatrics at CKH.
When health needs arise in your family, a consultation can help you understand a suitable next step.
OUR APPROACH
Understanding your concern is an important part of planning care.
You should be able to understand your assessment and next steps.
Care decisions depend on your needs and clinical assessment.
Some health concerns benefit from continued review.
GENERAL PRACTICE / FAMILY MEDICINE
If you need medical advice, assessment or follow-up care, book an appointment or contact Covenant King Hospital.