Preventative Care

• Blood Pressure

  High blood pressure can, in the long term, increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Reducing blood pressure can reduce these risks. Treatment does not always require medication. All adults should have their blood pressure checked annually or more often if it has been elevated in the past.

  For more information, please visit: The Heart Foundation

• Chronic Disease Management

  For those who suffer from diabetes or other chronic medical conditions (e.g. epilepsy, osteoporosis, and severe asthma) our practice offers GP management plans to assist in the maintenance of your health condition.

  GP Management plans enable us to identify problem areas in your health and employ strategies to improve those problem areas. By doing this we are able to refer you to a preferred Allied Health provider under the governments Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) program.  This program allows you to have up to 5 Medicare rebateable services per calendar year with an allied health provider. So instead of being out of pocket the total fee for this service you are eligible for a rebate from Medicare. Some providers will even bulk bill those under the EPC program. You will need to check with your provider prior to your appointment for fees and conditions.

  For more information regarding incentives and allowances, please visit:
  Medicare Australia – Allied Health Initiatives

• Diabetes

  This is a common disorder and often unrecognised, so please advise your doctor if you have any family history of diabetes. Some early indicators could be frequent urination and/or unusual thirst, rapid weight loss or tingling/numbness in fingers or toes. A simple blood test is all that is required to diagnose diabetes.

  For more information please visit: Diabetes Australia Website

• Reminder System

  Our practice is committed to preventive care. We may issue you with a reminder notice from time to time offering you preventive health services appropriate to your care. If you do not wish to be part of this system please let your doctor or reception staff, know.

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  Dr Attiaf Selman – GP

  MBChB, FRACGP

  Dr Attiaf Selman – GP

  MBChB, FRACGP

  Dr Selman is a graduate of Baghdad University and has practiced in Iraq, Yemen, New Zealand and Gladstone.

  Dr Selman provides quality services to the people of Gladstone including women’s health, paediatrics and preventative medicine. She has a special interest in obstetrics and gynaecology and is a favourite amongst children and the elderly for her kind and gentle nature.

  Gladstone is very special to me. In addition to the wonderful people, I cherish the beautiful bush land and waterways.

  Dr Attiaf Selman

Your GPs

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  Dr Attiaf Selman – GP

  MBChB, FRACGP