Comprehensive Health Care Services in Miles
Welcome to Miles Medical Centre, a primary care general practice providing a range of medical and nursing care to the community of Miles and the Western Downs.
Miles Medical Centre is staffed by Medical Officers that provide 24 hour emergency care to Miles Health Service.
Miles Medical Centre is a non-harassment and non-aggressive workplace.
Any offensive or aggressive phone calls or conversations will not be tolerated.
Walk ins are accommodated on a triage system and how urgent their consultation is required.
Education
Miles Medical Centre strongly supports ongoing medical and nursing education. All medical officers participate in ongoing education through the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
Our medical officers are registered with the Medical Board of Australia and are optional members of the Australian Medical Association.
Nursing staff participate in regular education and are members of Nursing Council.
Miles Medical Centre is a teaching practice for medical students and actively supports and assists University of Queensland, Griffith University and James Cook University.
Health Care Access and Billing
Home Visits
Available with Doctors acceptance for the elderly/infirmed patients of this medical practice
Telephone Access
GPs working at this practice may be contacted during normal operating hours, preferably by appointment.
If you want to speak to a GP, a detailed message will be taken by reception staff who discuss with the doctor.
If an email is sent through it is forwarded to the designated doctor.
Location
79 Marian Street
See a Google maps links under contact.
(Turn Right off Warrego Hwy heading West through Miles, at Colamba Street take the first Left at Marian street, entry is the second driveway on the right)
Billing
Holders of current pension, health care card, DVA card and children under the age of 16 are entitled to be bulk billed. It is necessary to show proof of current cards and current Medicare card information for this purpose.
There is a list of fees at the reception desk and a full list of other fees that are available upon request. Patients will be informed of any out of pocket expenses they may have to incur.
Results of Tests or Procedures
Your treating doctor will advise when they expect results to be back. Depending on tests or procedures, the doctor will advise when they would like you to return for a follow-up appointment.
This will ensure you receive the appropriate care.
All consultations are by appointment, with preference given to all emergencies and paediatric presentations.
Feedback
If you have any feedback please feel free to use our suggestion box, email us or phone the practice manager/practice principal.
If you have any concerns regarding this practice that you feel require attention from external bodies, you are free to contact the Health Quality and Complaints Commission - GPO Box 3089, Brisbane,
Phone 07 3120 5999: Fax 07 3120 5998;
Email: info@hqcc.qld.gov.au.
Website: www.hqcc.qld.gov.au
For more information about our health care services, or to make an appointment, call us on 07 4627 1388