Advanced Care Directives (ACD)
Have choices if you become seriously unwell and are not able to tell people what you want for your care.
What are Advanced Care Directives?
Advanced care directives are incredibly important to allow you to have choices if you become seriously unwell and are not able to tell people what you want for your care.
All GPs in Kiama Downs are committed to providing the best possible care for all patients. Our nurses and GP Registrar Doctors in Kiama recognise the value of advanced care planning in supporting patients to achieve the best possible outcome for their health. We recommend that all patients always have an Advanced Care Directive in place with their GP.
To arrange a consultation regarding your advanced care directive or to discuss any other concerns please book an appointment with your doctor by booking online.
Why have an Advanced Care Directive?
Having an Advanced Care Directive or ACD allows you to have more control over how doctors provide care for you if you become dangerously unwell. This helps stop doctors from providing care that you don’t want and also helps protect families or friends from having to make difficult and sometimes frightening decisions on your behalf.
Sometimes when people don’t have an ACD these decisions can have damaging effects on families or siblings or friends when there is conflict about what is best for you when you are unwell. This is why our nursing and GP Registrar Doctor team support patients in preparing and sharing these with their family. We can also help have these difficult discussions with you and your family.
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Palliative Care
We recognise the role of palliative care for people with medical problems and life limiting illnesses. To discuss loved ones or your own care please call us.
Home & Nursing Home Visits
Available for existing patients who are too unwell to attend the practice. Home visits within 10km and nursing home care at Bluehaven Kiama.
Paediatrics (Teens, Kids & Babies)
Our GP Registrar Doctors have additional paediatric training and establish great connections with kids of all ages. They also provide mental health support for children. We offer bulk billed blue book baby checks.
Skin Cancer & Dermatology
Skin cancer checks in Kiama Downs, as well as acne, eczema, psoriasis and general dermatology care. Covering care for the Nowra and Wollongong region.
Pregnancy & Antenatal Care
Nurses and GP Registrar Doctors with additional training in pregnancy care and antenatal care. Help for those with delays getting pregnant.
Menopause & Perimenopause
Care for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Your GP helps you to manage symptoms, and can provide care that can help reduce or resolve discomfort with a specific plan for you.
Travel Clinic
Specialised to help you get the most out of your trip by staying healthy for the lowest possible cost with our nurses. All travel vaccinations including Yellow Fever — so you don't need an expensive commercial travel clinic.
Women's Health
All about women's health. Fertility, pregnancy, safety in relationships, cancer awareness, breast screening and cervical screening. We also cover topics about normal vulva health & appearance and body image.
Men’s Health
Confidential care for men of all ages, including health checks, mental health, sexual health, fertility, prostate and urinary concerns, skin checks and cancer prevention.
Iron Infusions
Iron infusions take under 20 minutes and can easily be arranged. To book now please book a planning appointment with a GP in Kiama Downs.
Bone Health (Aclasta Infusions)
Aclasta (Zoledronic Acid) infusions for bone strength are provided in the Wollongong, Shellharbour, Nowra & Kiama area by nurses at our practice.
Abortion & Pregnancy Termination
Affordable and safe abortion care in Kiama, Wollongong, Shellharbour and Nowra. All women have a right to affordable, safe pregnancy termination where legal to do so.
Mental Health
Support for mental health and other challenges. Learn what our nurses and GP Registrar doctors at Kiama Downs can do to help you.
Vaccines (Flu, COVID & Pneumonia)
Free flu, COVID and pneumonia vaccines for eligible patients. Our nurses provide vaccinations as part of the National Immunisation Program.
Onsite Pathology
Convenient onsite pathology collection at the practice. Blood tests and other pathology services available without needing a separate visit.
Sports Injuries
Assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries including sprains, strains, fractures and overuse injuries.
Childhood Immunisations
All National Immunisation Program vaccines for children. Bulk billed Blue Book baby checks and catch-up vaccination schedules.
General Health Checks
Comprehensive health assessments, chronic disease management, cancer screening and preventative health reviews for all ages.
Doctors for Doctors
High-quality GP care for medical colleagues, GPs and specialists in the Kiama, Illawarra and Shoalhaven area.
Flu Vaccination
Flu vaccination appointments at Kiama Downs Medical Practice.