Minor Illness Clinic

Why wait to consult with a doctor for a minor illness when you can book directly to see the Nurse Practitioner in the DAILY Minor Illness Clinic?

What is a Minor Illness?

• Ear Infections - Middle & Outer
• Sore Throats
• Coughs
• Colds
• Flu
• Sinusitis
• Hay Fever
• Fever
• Skin Rashes
• Impetigo & Skin Infections
• Urine Infections
• Vaginal Discharge
• Thrush
• Minor Injuries
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea & Vomiting
• Minor burns
• Wounds 

Minor Illnesses by definition, are not urgent or emergency problems so please wait for an appointment in the minor illness clinic if your problem is a minor illness.

What is a Nurse Practitioner?

A Nurse practitioner is a registered Nurse who has received additional university education to increase their ability to diagnose, treat, counsel and educate patients who have minor illnesses.  They can even prescribe!!

Exclusions

Below is a list on patients and conditions that can not be booked with a Nurse practitioner;

• Under TWO years of age
• Pregnant
• Severe chest pain or severe difficulty breathing
• Having convulsions
• Coughing / vomiting blood
• Sudden loss of sight
• Bleeding profusely from any orifice