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