News & Articles

Kids at risk from alternative medicine

20 Jan 2011 12:50 PM -

Please take time to read this interesting article released yesterday from The Australian Doctor.

Diabetes

8 Sep 2010 6:30 AM -

World-wide, diabetes is becoming epidemic. Recently, in collaboration with World Health Organisation (WHO) in Geneva, the International Diabetes Institute produced new global predictions of the number of people with diabetes for various coun...

Chronic Disease Management

8 Sep 2010 6:29 AM -

Since 2005 through Medicare it has become easier for GPs to manage the health care of patients with chronic medical conditions, including patients needing multidisciplinary care.

The Chronic Disease Management (CDM) ...

Vasectomies

8 Sep 2010 6:24 AM -

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 abs...

New Consultation Fees

21 Jan 2010 10:29 PM -

Please be aware that as of January 1st 2010 we have new consultation fees. For more information on these fees and how they will apply to you please review the full breakdown here.

Kids & Stress

7 Dec 2009 10:01 PM - Dr Roger Morris

In past decades, psychologists believed that psychological resilience in children to various forms of stress was somehow inborn. But more recent evidence shows that psychological and emotional resilience can be taught, enabling even the most vu...

Bettter access to mental health care

27 Nov 2009 9:59 PM - Dr Roger Morris

On 1st November 2006, GP Mental Health Care items became available on the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). These items are improving access to mental health services provided by General Practitioners and were developed in consultation with GP ...

Busy award winning practice looking for more general practitioners

7 Nov 2009 10:27 PM -

Please see our Careers Page for current vacancies

Medicine on Second thrive at Sunshine Coast Business Awards

4 Nov 2009 9:54 PM -

The Sunshine Coast Excellence in Business Awards have evolved to become the most significant and prestigious regional business event on the Sunshine Coast. Now in their 15th year these awards maintain their integrity by remaining dedicated to &...

Dyslexia

12 Oct 2009 9:50 PM - Dr Roger Morris

Dyslexia is a type of Specific Learning Difficulty (SLD) in which the person has difficulties with language and words. Dyslexia affects approximately 10 per cent of the population. Despite having average or above average intelligence, people wi...

AGE–less Facial Rejuvenation Clinic launched at Medicine on Second

6 Oct 2009 9:48 PM - Dr Michael Ryan

Dr Michael Ryan is proud to present “AGE–less Facial Rejuvenation Clinic”. This exciting new addition to “Medicine On Second” delivers an expert service for total face rejuvenation using only the market leading inj...

ADHD - An overview

10 Aug 2009 9:40 PM - Dr Roger Morris

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a developmental problem which results in poor concentration and control of impulses. It can affect children’s learning and social skills, and also family functioning. About 3-5 of every 1...

Medicine on Second introduces First on Medicine – Nationally Accredited First Aid

6 Aug 2009 9:37 PM -

Medicine on Second introduces First on Medicine – Nationally Accredited First Aid

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Sign the e-petition to get the Sunshine Coast Hospital happening!

16 Jun 2009 9:35 PM - Medicine on Second

Please click on the link below to sign the e-petition regarding the delay of the new Sunshine Coast Hospital:

Infant feeding and allergy prevention

1 Jun 2009 9:31 PM - Dr Roger Morris

Review of recent research papers and position statements in the area of infant feeding and allergy prevention has resulted in Australia’s peak professional body of specialist allergists and immunologists (ASCIA) to revise and update its o...

Autism

1 Jun 2009 9:27 PM - Dr Roger Morris

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which includes Autism and Aspergers syndrome, is a neuro-biological disorder that has severe impacts on how a person communicates, socialises with others, processes information from his/her senses and adapts to h...

Childhood amnesia

4 Apr 2009 9:17 PM - Dr Roger Morris

Childhood Amnesia is the common inability of adults to remember the earliest years of childhood, characterized by a relative absence of memory recall prior to 3 or 4 years of age. The idea of childhood amnesia is not a complete absence of memor...

We need more doctors now!

24 Mar 2009 9:16 PM - Medicine on Second

Medicine On Second currently has full-time and part-time doctor positions available. Sessions can be organised around your lifestyle i.e picking up kids, surfing etc . These positions have just opened due to a doctor moving to Dubai for a co...

New doctor joins Medicine on Second team

11 Feb 2009 9:13 PM - Medicine on Second

Medicine On 2nd is pleased to announce that Dr Peter O'Hara will be starting a skin clinic from February 17th. Initially the clinic will be based in our GP area, but over the next few months we will be opening dedicated skin clinic rooms with ...

Infant Feeding and Allergy Prevention

11 Jan 2009 9:11 PM -

Review of recent research papers and position statements in the area of infant feeding and allergy prevention has resulted in Australia’s peak professional body of specialist allergists and immunologists (ASC...

Health feature

1 Dec 2008 9:08 PM - Medicine on Second

Every parent wants the best for their child and every generation expects to live longer than the one before it. As time goes on we look forward to seeing the results of our collective knowledge and medical research leading to an increasingly ha...

Depression in Children

10 Nov 2008 9:04 PM -

Childhood is usually associated with happiness and trouble-free fun, but everyone knows children can also have sad and miserable times in their lives such as family losses, personal disappointments and life difficulties. Until recently, we have...

Gastroenteritis in children

24 Oct 2008 9:01 PM - Dr Roger Morris

Gastroenteritis is a very common illness in infants and children. It is most commonly caused by viruses that infect the bowel. It tends to be more common during the winter months. In most cases the infection begins with vomiting and loss of app...

Better Access to Mental Health Care

19 Sep 2008 9:00 PM -

On 1st November 2006, GP Mental Health Care items became available on the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). These items are improving access to mental health services provided by General Practitioners and were developed in consultation with GP ...

Allergy Testing

18 Sep 2008 8:49 PM - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)

Which allergens should be tested for?

Allergy Clinic to start at Medicine on Second

20 Aug 2008 8:44 PM - Dr Roger Morris

From the 5th September, 2008, Dr Roger Morris will be commencing dedicated Allergy Clinics on Friday mornings, for both children and adults.

The following services will be provided:

• Medical consultati...

Ear Infections in Children

13 Aug 2008 8:42 PM -

Acute middle ear infections (otitis media) are very common in young children. Acute middle ear infections (otitis media) are very common in young children. 50% of children have had an episode of acute OM by their first birthday and 70% by their...

Local medical practice announced as a finalist in major business award for second year running

13 Aug 2008 8:40 PM -

It appears it will be another highly successful business year for award winning local medical practice Medicine on Second who has recently been announced as a finalist in the Small Business Champion Awards in the Professional Services category ...

Who Will Be The Sunshine Coast’s Biggest Loser?

24 Jun 2008 8:37 PM - The Creative Collective

In February, 30 local business men took up the challenge to lose 20 kilos in 20 weeks while raising funds for two local charities. The countdown to the final weigh-in is now on!

Fluoride - Science VS Conspiracy Theories

9 Jun 2008 8:33 PM - Dr Roger Morris

Queensland Health claims that Queenslanders have the worst teeth in Australia, with the highest rates of tooth decay. This situation is leading to high personal and community costs, as well as reducing our health and wellbeing. Queensland Healt...

Arthritis

17 Apr 2008 8:31 PM - Dr Gordon Bland

The word “arthritis” literally means – inflammation of a joint. Arthritis is characterised by pain, swelling, loss of function, and eventual joint deformity.

Goitre Have More Iodine

17 Apr 2008 8:27 PM -

Iodine is a chemical element that is required for growth and survival. It is found in varying amounts in plants and animals, and the quantity we obtain from plants depends on the concentration of iodine in the soils in which they were grown. Th...

Use Of Medicines In Children

11 Feb 2008 8:26 PM - Dr Roger Morris

Because ‘Over-The-Counter’ (OTC) medications are readily available, it is often assumed by parents, and even by doctors, that they are safe, even in the situation of overdose. However, like prescription medications, OTC medicines ca...

Heavyweights start their big diets with a spot of lunch

9 Feb 2008 8:23 PM - Sunshine Coast Daily

These generous blokes are putting their weight behind a good cause - literally.

Back to School with Medicine on Second

29 Jan 2008 8:26 AM - The Weekender

It’s school time again! Kids are probably feeling excited and maybe a little sad that summer is over. Some kids feel nervous or a little scared on the fi rst day of school because of all the new things: new teachers, new friends, and mayb...

Excess baggage has a lot to answer for

28 Jan 2008 8:23 AM - Sunshine Coast Daily

I wasn’t going to share this experience with you because it is similar to a column Jamie Dunn wrote late last year, but after thinking about it for about 30 seconds, I decided to hell with being called a copycat.

Quality is ‘second’ to none

8 Jan 2008 8:20 AM - Successful Businesses Review

The goal at Medicine on Second is to improve the quality of service given in general health care. Practice manager Nicky Jardine said the company believes that customer service can make the difference between a satisfactory doctor’s visit...

Childhood Fractures

16 Dec 2007 8:18 AM - Dr Roger Morris

Falls are the most common cause of injury in children presenting to an emergency department. Children with their relatively large heads, flexible bones and limited ability to protect themselves during a fall, frequently suffer from bone fractur...

Holistic health care with a smile

12 Dec 2007 8:17 AM - Sunshine Coast Daily

The goal at Medicine on Second is to improve the quality of service given in general health care. Practice manager Nicky Jardine said the company believes that customer service can make the difference between a satisfactory doctor’s visit...

What's Up Doc?

21 Nov 2007 8:16 AM - Medicine on Second

Medicine On Second have taken their expertise to the airwaves and now have their own segment on Hot 91 FM, called ‘What’s Up Doc?’

Skin Solutions

14 Nov 2007 8:14 AM - Medicine on Second

Do you have skin problems? Then you will be pleased to know that Medicine On Second now stock the revolutionary ASAP range of skincare products.

Clean bill of health for leading medical centre

16 Oct 2007 8:11 AM - Sunshine Coast Daily

LASMA television sets, a DVD library with a host of Disney classics for the kids, coffee machines for the grown-ups, modern artwork and upbeat staff are not necessarily things you associate with a medical practice.

Local medical practice wins major industry award

8 Oct 2007 8:07 AM -

Medicine On Second, a general practice with a flagship centre in Maroochydore and another in Forest Glen, has been awarded The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ (RACGP) Queensland General Practice of the Year Award for 20...

Award for good medicine

7 Oct 2007 8:05 AM - Sunshine Coast Sunday

A Maroochydore medical practice was officially recognised as the finest in Queensland at an awards ceremony last night.

Number three may be the lucky charm for businesswoman

18 Sep 2007 8:02 AM - Sunshine Coast Daily

IT COULD be a case of thirdtime lucky for Maroochydore businesswoman and mum Yvette Adams, a shortlisted finalist in two categories of the 2007 Queensland Small Business Champions awards.

Chickenpox

16 Aug 2007 8:01 AM -

With spring upon us, we in the medical world expect another ‘old friend’ to pop up in our surgeries – chickenpox. Chickenpox is a viral illness caused by the varicella virus. It is the same virus that can sometimes resurrect i...

Local medical practice announced as a finalist in major Queensland business award

15 Aug 2007 7:59 AM - Medicine on Second

Local medical practice Medicine on Second have been announced as a finalist in the Small Business Champion Awards in the Professional Services category.

Influenza

6 Aug 2007 7:55 AM - Dr Roger Morris

• highly contagious, Types A,B (& rarely C)
• respiratory infection
• peak between May & Sep
•  Incubation 1-3 days after exposure
• Person infectious 2 days prior to onset o...

The Unsettled Infant – An Update

23 May 2007 7:48 AM -

• Unsettled infants are predominately <6mths of age
• Crying is a normal response
• Crying increases from birth and peaks at 6-8 weeks
• Average duration 30-180mins per day, concentrated in evenin...

Bowel Cancer

22 May 2007 7:46 AM - The Weekender

Bowel or Colorectal Cancer is the 2nd most common cause of death due to cancer (after lung cancer). It will affect one in 22 Australians at some point during their lifetime. Risk factors include:

• Being over the age of 50;

Food Hypersensitivity In Children

16 Apr 2007 7:44 AM - The Weekender

'Food Hypersensitivity' is defined as an adverse reaction to a food protein that results from a over-reaction of the Immune System. Food Hypersensitivity is different to 'food intolerance' which refers to an adverse reaction to food caused by c...

Childhood Fractures

21 Mar 2007 7:38 AM -

Falls are the most common cause of injury in children presenting to an emergency department. Children with their relatively large heads, flexible bones and limited ability to protect themselves during a fall, frequently suffer from bone fractur...

Medicine On Second Offers Same Day Service

28 Feb 2007 7:35 AM - The Weekender

Lets face it, no one likes going to the doctors. Why? Well for some it is a time factor, for some, it is worrying about the 'unknown' and for some others, it is just the thought of sitting in a dreary surgery. At Medicine On Second we have trie...

Womens Health

30 Jan 2007 7:33 AM - The Weekender

Medicine On Second is committed to raising every woman’s health status and awareness through high quality, evidence based screening, advisory, therapeutic and support services. We aim to achieve these objectives by empowering women and th...

Inside Business section

30 Jan 2007 7:31 AM - Sunshine Coast Daily

Medicine on Second's Dr Michael Ryan is renowned for undertaking vasectomies on some of the Coast’s most high-profile males.

New Medicine On Second Forest Glen Surgery Opens

22 Jan 2007 7:28 AM - The Weekender

The new Medicine On Second Forest Glen opens Monday 5 Feburary 2007.

Now there is even more care for you and your family

15 Jan 2007 7:25 AM - The Weekender

'Medicine on Second' are proud to introduce these doctors to our practice.

Dr Daniel Kleining M.B.B.S. FRACGP

Headlice - Can Leave you Scratching Your Head

10 Jan 2007 7:22 AM -

Having children with recurrent head lice can be frustrating for parents and can, quite literally, have parents scratching their own heads as to how to rid themselves and their children of the problem. Head lice are tiny insects that live on the...

Christmas, traffic, kids & Medicine On Second

4 Dec 2006 7:20 AM - The Weekender

Christmas traffic, kids and Medicine On Second ……With Christmas approaching, the kids on holiday, and the traffic on our Coast roads, well…..its all too much really.

Premier Medicine at Medicine On Second

13 Nov 2006 7:19 AM - The Weekender

Medicine On Second has been up and running for almost six months. The well established family practice has a brand new building, modern contemporary design, beautiful artwork, great facilities and staff.

Emotional Abuse - Easier Than You Think

30 Oct 2006 7:16 AM -

Abuse and maltreatment of children is one of the most significant public health problems, with major implications for the mental and physical health of the abused child. Psychological or emotional abuse refers to a pattern of relationship with ...

The Causes of Infant Colic

29 Oct 2006 7:11 AM -

Infant Colic = recurrent episodes of irritability, fussing, or excessive crying lasting for a total of more than 3 hours a day, on more than 3 days a week, for more than 3 weeks.

• more likely afternoon/evening
• in...

Problem Crying in Infancy

29 Oct 2006 7:04 AM -

• Up to 20% of parents report a problem with infant crying or irritability in the first 3 months of life.
• Crying usually peaks at 6 weeks of age and abates by 12-16 weeks.
• For most irritable infants, there i...

Behavious Modification in Preschoolers

18 Jun 2006 7:01 AM -

Preschoolers can be just as challenging with regards to their behaviour as toddlers, but often in different ways, relating to pushing limits, challenging authority and consideration of others. This is the age when children must learn to recogni...

Child Car Restraints - Don't Skimp

22 May 2006 3:28 AM -

A recent RACQ survey showed that parents were putting their children at risk by incorrectly using child restraints in cars. The survey showed almost half of four to seven-year-olds are being transported dangerously. And many parents – mor...

Sleep In Early Childhood

18 May 2006 3:26 AM - Dr Roger Morris

Managing sleep for babies and children is one of the most common concerns for parents. There is no right way to put babies and children to sleep. Patterns vary between different cultures and different families.

Treatment Options for Bed-Wetting

31 Mar 2006 10:37 PM -

A reader passed on an interesting home remedy for her 8 year old boy, whose bed-wetting resolved with a teaspoon of honey given in the evening. Bed-wetting, also known as ‘Nocturnal Enuresis' is a common problem and is considered normal u...

Child Care - Effects on Child Behaviour

31 Mar 2006 3:18 AM -

The child care sector in Australia has experienced major growth since 1991. The most significant growth occurred in the early 1990s with the number of child care places provided by private operators increasing by almost four times over this per...

Food Hypersensitivity in Children

31 Mar 2006 3:14 AM -

‘Food hypersensitivity' is defined as an adverse reaction to a food protein that results from an over-reaction of the immune system. Food hypersensitivity is different to ‘food intolerance' which refers to an adverse reaction to foo...

Problem Crying In Infancy

29 Mar 2006 10:27 PM - Dr Roger Morris

Up to 20% of parents report a problem with infant crying or irritability in the first 3 months of life. Crying usually peaks at 6 weeks of age and abates by 12-16 weeks. For most irritable infants, there is no underlying cause.

Emotional Abuse - Easier Than You Think

3 Mar 2006 10:21 PM - Dr Roger Morris

Abuse and maltreatment of children is one of the most significant public health problems, with major implications for the mental and physical health of the abused child. Psychological or emotional abuse refers to a pattern of relationship with ...

Pneumococcal Disease

1 Feb 2006 10:17 PM - Dr Roger Morris

Pneumococcal disease is a potentially life-threatening group of infections that occur most frequently in children under two years of age and in the elderly. Many people have the pneumococcal bacteria (called ‘Streptococcus pneumoniae') li...

The Child with a Fever

1 Feb 2006 10:13 PM - Dr Roger Morris

Fever is a raised body temperature, generally defined as a temperature above 37.5 degrees Celsius (when taken by a thermometer in the mouth or under the arm). Fever is caused by chemicals and hormones produced by the immune system, and is consi...

Viral Croup & Viral Bronchiolitus

1 Feb 2006 10:12 PM -

As winter approaches, certain respiratory infections in children become more prevalent. Some of these can be more serious than the common cold, especially in babies less than six months old.

Allergy Prevention in Children

1 Feb 2006 10:08 PM - Dr Roger Morris

Up to 40% of Australian children are affected by allergies at some time during their life. Allergic diseases have seemed to increase in prevalence in Western countries and their frequency has approximately doubled over the last 25 years. The mo...

Breastfeeding Benefits – Is there any evidence?

1 Feb 2006 7:56 PM -

As a doctor and a bloke, I have observed many times the angst and guilt that breastfeeding (or the inability to breast feed) can evoke in women after childbirth. Any breastfeeding advocate can rattle off a list of the advantages of breastfeedin...

Immunisation - No Debate

1 Feb 2006 7:49 PM -

While there is not (and never will be) any such thing as a 100% safe vaccine or a 100% effective vaccine, when compared to the damage done every year to children from vaccine-preventable diseases, the risks of immunisation are fair less signifi...

Food Hypersensitivity In Children

27 Jan 2006 7:46 PM - Dr Roger Morris

‘Food hypersensitivity’ is defined as an adverse reaction to a food protein that results from an over-reaction of the immune system. Food hypersensitivity is different to ‘food intolerance’ which refers to an adverse rea...

Hepatitis B Immunisation in Babies – Why Do It?

13 Oct 2005 7:41 PM - Dr Roger Morris

Hepatitis B is a serious disease that is caused by a blood-borne virus that infects the liver. The Hepatitis B virus is found in infected body fluids such as blood, saliva and semen. The virus can be transmitted by blood to blood contact (inclu...

Viral Croup & Viral Bronchiolitis

14 Apr 2005 7:34 PM - Dr Roger Morris

As winter approaches, certain respiratory infections in children become more prevalent. Some of these can be more serious than the common cold, especially in babies less than six months old.

Pneumococcal Disease

7 Feb 2005 7:32 PM - Dr Roger Morris

Pneumococcal disease is a potentially life-threatening group of infections that occur most frequently in children under two years of age and in the elderly. Many people have the pneumococcal bacteria (called ‘Streptococcus pneumoniae&rsqu...

Melanoma – A Potentially Deadly Spot

12 Nov 2004 7:29 PM - Dr Roger Morris

Skin cancer in humans is linked with sunlight exposure. It is the most common and the most costly cancer in Australia where light coloured skin and an outdoor lifestyle dominate. It is becoming an even greater problem worldwide as modern lifest...

Male Circumcision - Purely for looks?

8 Mar 2004 8:18 AM - Dr Roger Morris

What is male circumcision?