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Queensland Practice of the Year 2007
MAROOCHYDORE AND FOREST GLEN, SUNSHINE COAST, QUEENSLAND
Medicine On Second are a truly innovative medical centre located on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland. Large, modern, air conditioned premises, local art works on the walls, complimentary fresh coffee and biscuits available, and a centrally located position in Maroochydore mean getting to the doctor couldn’t be easier.
Our medical centre boasts modern patient treatment rooms, eleven consulting rooms, well equipped minor medical procedure rooms with state-of-the-art surgical lighting and equipment. The medical centre has had a significant impact on the Sunshine Coast because of its well appointed premises, prime location and the expansive range of general practice and allied health services it offers. more...
Many of our GPs have their own special interests and these contribute to the extra and extensive medical services we can provide our patients. We take a 'wholistic' approach to health care dealing with our patient’s health problems in their physical, psychological, social, cultural and existential dimensions.
By choosing to use us, you can rest assured that your health is in good hands. We were awarded Queensland General Practice of the Year in the 2007 awards by The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. more...
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Medicine on Second is an extremely family-friendly centre with a dedicated childrens play area in the waiting room, coffee for the parents and movies playing for the older kids. Read more about our children's health services and our child-friendly doctors here. 
We have a range of medical services on offer specifically for women including cervical cancer vaccines, family planning, menopause, minor cosmetic procedures, Prenatal & Pregnancy Care and more. Click here for more information on our full range of women's health services, including female doctor options. |
VASECTOMIES |
CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT |
DIABETES |
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The procedure of removing a piece of vas deferens and hence interrupting the flow of sperm from the testicle to the prostrate is called a vasectomy. The body will still make sperm but this remains in the testicle where it is broken down and absorbed in much the same way a bruise is absorbed. 
Chronic Disease Management (CDM) applies to treatment of people with asthma, cancer, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, mental health and other chronic medical conditions. In many cases it is possible for doctors to manage the health care of patients with chronic medical conditions through Medicare. 
Diabetes is recognised as a serious global health problem often resulting in substantial morbidity and mortality, primarily from cardio-vascular complications, eye and kidney diseases and limb amputations, and will be one of the major health problems facing Australia in the 21st century.