PANACEUM DIVING MEDICAL CENTRE

 

A recreational diving medical should enhance and not hinder the excitement of discovering diving. Divers want a seamless single process from application to getting under the water. A quality approach has emerged for those wanting to submerge!

 

Our aim is to pass you if it will be safe for you. When there are potential health risks we will suggest tests or a specialist referral to try to give you the best chance of being able to scuba dive.

 

To book an Appointment: call 08 9920 8175

 

Please fill out pages 10, 11, 12 and 13 of the diving medical paperwork before you see the doctor.

 

Divers are referred back to their GP for ongoing management and any non-diving/ travel related health issues.

 

Our services include:

- 48 hour turnaround

- One- stop shop

- Qualified experienced assessors

- Educational and enthusiastic

- Travel advice & vaccinations for overseas diving trips.

 

Expert pre- and post-diving advice by a SPUMS doctor, tailored specifically to your circumstances. Our doctors are registered with SPUMS (South Pacific Underwater Medical Society):

 

- Dr Kruys is a director of the Travel Clinic Geraldton.

  • - Dr James-Wallace has more than 10 years experience in anaesthetics and occupational medicine.
  • - Dr Alexander is a keen recreational diver herself.

 

South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society

 

We are members of the International Society of Travel Medicine

 

Going overseas? Visit the travel doctor at least 6 weeks before you leave

A travel consultation takes more time than most people think because the advice needs to be individualised, and there are many ways to prevent health problems overseas.

 

Some vaccinations need time before they become effective, therefore it is advisable to book an appointment at least 6 weeks before departure.

 

Late vaccinations are better than no vaccinations

Have you booked a last minute trip? Remember, it is never too late to get travel health advice: late vaccinations are better than no vaccinations.

 

Please fill out a pre-travel form before you see the travel doctor.

TRAVEL CLINIC GERALDTON


Going on an overseas diving trip? Prepare yourself

Travel productsMany travellers including divers have one or more health problems while overseas. This can ruin a holiday and cause time off work. A good preparation of your trip, long or short, is therefore important. The travel doctor is happy to advise about health risks, vaccinations and medications before you leave. Vaccinations, antimalaria & gastro medications are stocked and dispensed on site, saving time and money. We also have travel health related products in stock. Corporate travel health advice is available at request.

 

Please fill out a pre-travel form before you see the doctor.

 

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Every traveller receives a free copy of our Traveller’s Pocket Medical Guide:

Click here for more information about our Traveller's Pocket Medical Guide

 

Common overseas health problems:

  1. Travel diarrhoea
  2. Ear problems (baro trauma)
  3. Dehydration
  4. Skin infections, coral cuts, bites & stings
  5. Viral illness including upper respiratory tract infections
  6. Mosquito borne diseases including malaria and Dengue fever.
  7. Sexual transmitted diseases
  8. Decompression sickness ('the bends')

 

Pre-departure Checklist

  1. Medical check up at least 6 weeks prior to travel
  2. Vaccinations and medications up to date
  3. Pack medical kit
  4. Dental & optometric check up
  5. Passport and visas up to date
  6. Pick up tickets
  7. Travel insurance (including emergency evacuation cover)
  8. Travellers cheques, credit cards
  9. Leave copy of itinerary with responsible person.

 

Click here for frequently asked questions.

 

Source: Travel Clinics Australia