Articles

July 30, 2026

Understanding Medical Scribes and Digital Scribes: A Patient's Guide in Australia

Scribes can be human or digital. They can help improve care quality through more effective, efficient documentation.

July 12, 2026

The Beautiful Game and Public Health: What the World Cup Teaches Us About Joy, Stress and Community

Every four years, the FIFA World Cup becomes more than a football tournament. It becomes a global emotional event. Families gather around screens, communities fill pubs and lounge rooms, and people who don't usually follow sport suddenly know the fixtures, the scores and the storylines. From a public health perspective, that matters. Major sporting events aren't simply good or bad for health — they act as a social amplifier. They magnify connection, identity and collective joy. They can also magnify stress, alcohol-related harm, family violence, gambling exposure and pressure on emergency services. The World Cup is both a celebration and a mirror: it reflects the strengths and vulnerabilities of the communities watching it.

July 11, 2026

Your Pathology And Imaging Results

Patients can now access more of their pathology and diagnostic imaging reports through My Health Record. This means you may be able to view reports for blood tests, urine tests, X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, MRI scans and other investigations online or through a supported app.

July 11, 2026

Telehealth Appointments

Access convenient telehealth GP appointments with Next Practice Community – South Tuggeranong, where clinically appropriate. Book online or contact our team to discuss whether telehealth is suitable for your needs.

June 3, 2026

Welcome to Next Practice South Tuggeranong

Opening in June 2026, Next Practice South Tuggeranong is Canberra's newest bulk billing clinic.