Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.8, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Mascot Medical Family Friendly General Practice since 1989 ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.mascotmedical.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Latest News](https://www.mascotmedical.com/latest-news/) - [We registered for MyMedicare – now you can too](https://www.mascotmedical.com/news/we-registered-for-mymedicare-now-you-can-too/) - We registered for MyMedicare – now you can too Mascot Medical and Dental Centre has joined thousands of healthcare providers across Australia in registering in MyMedicare, a new voluntary registration system that will help us formalise the relationship between us and our patients. MyMedicare allows you to nominate a general practice and general practitioner as - [Salmonellosis](https://www.mascotmedical.com/news/salmonellosis/) - What is Salmonellosis? Salmonellosis is caused by infection with bacteria called Salmonella. In Australia, most Salmonella infections occur after eating contaminated food or sometimes after contact with another person with the infection. What are the symptoms? People infected with Salmonella commonly develop headache, fever, stomach cramps, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Symptoms often start 6-72 - [Influenza-virus](https://www.mascotmedical.com/news/influenza-virus/) - What is influenza? Influenza, or flu, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. There are three main types of influenza virus that cause infection in humans – types A, B and C – and many sub-types or strains. Influenza can occur throughout the year but influenza activity usually peaks in winter. Influenza - [Meningococcal Disease](https://www.mascotmedical.com/news/meningococcal-disease/) - What is meningococcal disease? Meningococcal disease is a serious illness that usually causes meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord) and/or septicaemia (blood poisoning). Rare forms of the disease include septic arthritis (joint infection), pneumonia (lung infection) and conjunctivitis (infection of the outer lining of the eye and eyelid). People with - [Free flu shots for children aged 6 months to under 5 years](https://www.mascotmedical.com/news/free-flu-shots-for-children-aged-6-months-to-under-5-years/) - From April 2018 all NSW children aged from six months to under five years of age will be offered free influenza shots. Parents can access the free flu shot from their usual immunisation provider: their GP, Aboriginal Medical Service, community health centre or local council. The flu shot will reduce your child’s risk of influenza - [Coronavirus COVID-19](https://www.mascotmedical.com/news/coronavirus-covid-19/) - In accordance with Australian Public Health advice, Mascot Medical asks that any individuals who begin experiencing respiratory symptoms - [Cervical cancer screening in Australia has changed from two-yearly Pap testing to five-yearly HPV testing.](https://www.mascotmedical.com/news/on-december-1-2017-cervical-cancer-screening-in-australia-changed-from-two-yearly-pap-testing-to-five-yearly-hpv-testing/) - Why has cervical screening changed? We now know that 99% of cervical cancer is caused by persistent infection with certain types of HPV (human papillomavirus). HPV is a common infection in females and males, with hundreds of different HPV types that affect different parts of the body. Most HPV infections clear up by themselves without - [Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination](https://www.mascotmedical.com/news/human-papillomavirus-hpv-vaccination/) - What is HPV? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus affecting both men and women. HPV is spread through genital contact during sex with someone who has the virus. The virus passes through tiny breaks in the skin and is not spread through blood or other body fluids. Condoms offer limited protection, as they do ## Pages - [Home](https://www.mascotmedical.com/) - Mascot Medical and Dental Centre is a family friendly general practice operating since 1989. Our practice is focused on providing a range of quality healthcare. - [Medical Professionals](https://www.mascotmedical.com/the-team/) - Mascot Medical and Dental Centre is a family friendly general practice. 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Our team of 9 doctors offer general practice medical services and pathology. - [Thank you](https://www.mascotmedical.com/thank-you/) - Thank you from Mascot Medical and Dental - [Thank you for your visit!](https://www.mascotmedical.com/thank-you-for-your-visit/) - To continuously improve our services, please click on the link and rate us on Google. ## FAQs - [How do I transfer my medical records from Mascot Medical and Dental to another medical practice?](https://www.mascotmedical.com/faq/how-do-i-transfer-my-medical-records-from-mascot-medical-and-dental-to-another-medical-practice/) - Please ask the reception staff for a Request for Transfer of Patient File form in person or send a written request to reception@mascotmedical.com with Photo ID to prove your identity. - [Appointment Cancellation](https://www.mascotmedical.com/faq/appointment-cancellation/) - It is important that you phone the practice immediately when you cannot attend an appointment with your doctor so that your appointment can be rescheduled and also allow that appointment time to be available for another of their patient's in need. - [Waiting Time](https://www.mascotmedical.com/faq/waiting-time/) - Nobody likes to be kept waiting. Our staff and the medical professionals we support understand this and endeavour to manage all appointments as punctually as possible. However, due to the unpredictable nature of a medical care – the doctors do frequently run behind time. The doctors consulting from Mascot Medical and Dental Centre regret any - [Can I request a repeat prescription?](https://www.mascotmedical.com/faq/can-i-request-a-repeat-prescription/) - As many medications can be potent if taken inappropriately, it is important to have your medications regularly reviewed by your doctor. If your doctor has never prescribed the medication for you before, or it has been greater than 3 months since your last prescription, your doctor will require you to book a consultation with them - [Can I ask to see another doctor if my doctor is not available?](https://www.mascotmedical.com/faq/can-i-choose-which-gp-i-see/) - Yes, you can. Mascot Medical and Dental Centre supports a number of doctors. If your doctor is fully booked or not in on a particular day you are free to ask to see another doctor that consults from our clinic – your new doctor will have access to all the records and notes made by - [Do I need to make an appointment for a blood test with Douglas Hanley Moir pathology?](https://www.mascotmedical.com/faq/do-i-need-to-make-appointment-for-a-blood-test/) - As long as you have a pathology request form from your GP, you do not normally need to make an appointment for pathology, just come to the practice with your referral form. Appointments are necessary for some tests e.g. Glucose tolerance tests. These can be made by ringing Douglas Hanley Moir - [How do I transfer my medical records from my previous doctor to my new doctor who consults from Mascot Medical and Dental Centre?](https://www.mascotmedical.com/faq/5-lintegers-aliquet-ullamcorper-dollor-quis-sollic-tudin/) - Please ask the reception staff for a “Request for Transfer of Patient File” form. - [How are test results managed?](https://www.mascotmedical.com/faq/3-hel-officitur-felis-ultricis-nan/) - The doctors we support will only give test results directly to their patients. Their patients will generally be asked to make an appointment with their doctor for follow up. - [Do I need a long appointment?](https://www.mascotmedical.com/faq/2-cras-a-elit-sit-amet-leo-accumsan/) - The doctors consulting from Mascot Medical and Dental Centre offer their patients standard appointments of up to 15 minutes. Some services that they offer to their patients such as health assessments, care plans (including mental health plans), skin checks, post hospital admissions, review of tests and medications or if their patients have a number of - [Do I have to make an appointment with my doctor or can I just walk in?](https://www.mascotmedical.com/faq/1-tristique-sit-amet-condim-vel/) - If you require immediate treatment, the doctors we support do cater for their patients who walk into the practice without an appointment. The staff will discuss your situation with your doctor to determine the urgency of the appointment and prioritise accordingly. For non-urgent walk in appointments, patients with pre-booked appointments with their doctor will take - [What If I need to see a doctor after hours?](https://www.mascotmedical.com/faq/what-if-i-need-to-see-a-doctor-after-hours/) - Please contact the National Home Doctor Service on 13 74 25 - [How do I get a medical certificate?](https://www.mascotmedical.com/faq/4-wuspaisse-hendreirit-vehicula-leo/) - Medical Certificates can be provided by your doctor following a consultation, unfortunately they cannot be backdated. Please try to present early in your illness should you require this service. ## Services - [Pathology](https://www.mascotmedical.com/service/pathology/) - [Podiatry](https://www.mascotmedical.com/service/podiatry/) - [General Practice](https://www.mascotmedical.com/service/general-practice/) ## Categories - [News](https://www.mascotmedical.com/category/news/)