Welcome LDK members

1. Please scroll down to view the list of available healthcare professionals.
2. Click the "Book now" button at the bottom of the page.
3. You will then be able to view the next available appointments with an outreach healthcare professional.
4. On the day of your appointment, please proceed to the Blundell Room at LDK.

Tuesdays PM

• With Dr Paresh Dawda - General Practitioner

Wednesdays AM

• With Dr Adair Ferguson - General Practitioner
  

Fridays AM & PM

• With Liz Obersteller – Nurse Practitioner & Diabetes Educator

Saturdays AM

• With Dr Ram Vepuri - General Practitioner

Please note, all appointments will be held in the Blundell Room at LDK.

About Next Practice Deakin

At Next Practice we provide a team-based approach to care. We recognise this is different to many other practices in Australia, but our model of care is based on optimal models of care we have observed from around the world. Your primary (usual) GP will lead and be supported by a team of practice nurses, patient advocates, social worker, practice pharmacist and nurse practitioners.

About our Nurse Practitioners

A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a Registered Nurse with the experience, expertise and authority to diagnose and treat people of all ages with a variety of acute or chronic health conditions. NPs have completed additional university study at master's degree level and are the most senior and independent clinical nurses in our health care system.

It is an innovative role that aims to:

• Improve access to treatment
• Provide cost-effective care T
• Target at-risk populations

Nurse Practitioners are able to:

• Diagnose
• Refer for tests including blood tests and imaging
• Refer for specialist opinions
• Provide prescriptions

Helpful links and resources:

• For more information on the role of nurse practitioners please visit: https://www.acnp.org.au/aboutn...
• For appointments with the practice nurses for GP management plans please visit: https://www1.health.gov.au/int...
  
• For over-75 health assessments please visit: https://www1.health.gov.au/int...
  
• For practice pharmacist home medication review please visit: https://www.healthdirect.gov.a...
  
• Please note, the social worker will be organised directly by Next Practice Deakin.

Keeping your primary GP updated

Although you may be seen by various members of the team, your primary GP will be absolutely aware and the team work with each other very closely.