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Summer 2015 © Copyright Robina Family Medical Vol. 2 No. 2

Caring for Our Community™ since 2012

It's amazing how fast time ies. It's been an incredible year for the team at Robina Family Medical. The Team have worked very hard to improve the quality of service and the quality of healthcare we provide and their efforts have been rewarded with your support.We see many new patients at the clinic and the pleasing feedback is that most of these patients are recommended by family and friends who already attend the clinic.We would like to express our sincere thanks to all of you who have remained as our patients over the last year and appreciate your support and well wishes.

and a Happy New Year

PRACTICE NEWSRobina Family Medical Centre Pty Ltd

Thank Your For Your Support

Xmas & New Year Holiday Hours

December 24

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December 27

December 28

December 29

December 30

December 31

January 1

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8am to 12 noon

8am to 12 noon

9am to 12 noon

Normal Hours will resume

8am to 6pm

8am to 6pm

Closed

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We are pleased to announce that we have introduced an online booking system. The system is easy to use and provides an instant conrmation.Please visit and click on “Book an Appointment Online” at www.robinadoctors.com.authe top right corner.

New Upgraded ClinicYour clinic is about to undergo a transformation. In early 2016 an expansion will occur into the vacant shop next door creating a larger waiting room, more consulting rooms, an operating theatre and an upgrade to the décor and t-out. Accompanying the upgrade will be an extension of our consulting hours as we head into the busy winter season.

Our new website is up and running. Please visit to catch up www.robinadoctors.com.auwith the latest changes at the practice.We have also launched our Facebook and Twitter pages (#robinadoctors) and look forward to you following us on these sites.

Website and Social Media

Appointments On-Line Booking

Dr. Vinodha NaidooMBChB, FRNZCGP, FRACGP

Diploma Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Dr. Prakash AppannaMBChB, FRNZCGP, FRACGP

Diploma Sports Medicine

Diploma Advanced Skin Cancer Surgery

Dr Nimrod SmitMBChB, FRACGP

Diploma Aviation Medicine

Certificate in Cosmetic Medicine

Practice Manager: Carolyn Kerrison

Practice Nurse: Chrissie Butler

Receptionist: Sofia Gallagher

Telephone: 5689 1212

Facsimile: 5689 1255

Email:

[email protected]

After Hours: 137425

Emergency Services: Dial - 000

Surgery HoursMon – Fri 8am to 6pmThursday 8am to 7pmSaturday 9am to 12pmSunday Pre arranged appointments onlyCLOSED Public Holidays

DOCTORS:

Twitter @robinadoctors

Facebook: robinadoctors

Website:

www.robinadoctors.com.au

Instagram: robinadoctors

Google +: robinadoctors

UV RadiationTwo types of ultraviolet radiation, UVA and UVB damage the skin, age it prematurely, and increase your risk of skin cancer. UVB is the chief culprit behind sunburn (reddening). UVA exposure contributes to photo-carcinogenesis (skin cancer formation) and photo-ageing (including wrinkling, leathering and pigmentation).

UV IndexThe UV index is an international standard measurement of UV radiation strength at a specic location and time of day. A UV index value of 12 indicates that sunburn typically occurs in about 12 minutes in fair-skinned individuals, a value of 6 indicates a typical burn time of 24 minutes. Further information .http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/uv/

What is SPF?Your skin has a natural SPF, partially determined by how much melanin you have or how darkly pigmented your skin is. Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is a measure of a sunscreen's ability to prevent UVB from damaging the skin. It's a number that you can use to help determine how long you can stay in the sun before getting 100% of a sunburn dose of UVB. SPF does not indicate protection against UVA.

Who should use Sunscreen? Anyone over the age of six months should use a sunscreen daily.

How do they work?Sunscreens protect the skin from UV radiation via two distinct methods – reection and absorption of UV radiation.

Daily use of sunscreen may prevent melanoma, reduce the risk of development of Squamos Cell Carcinoma's (SCC's) as well as protecting against the development of Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis) and photodamage/photoageing.

IngredientsThe temporary protection against UV provided by sunscreens is due to their active ingredients, which are classied into organic or inorganic UV lters.

What type of Sunscreen should I choose?Experts recommend an SPF 50, broad-spectrum, water-resistant, beachwear-type sunscreen with an expiry date.

How much Sunscreen should I use & how often should I put it on?Apply at least half a teaspoon to each arm and the face

(including the ears and neck), and at least a full teaspoon to

each leg, the front of body and the back of body; 35mL in

total for the entire body at least 15-30minutes before going

outdoors. Reapplication should be undertaken every

2 hours while outdoors or immediately following swimming,

toweling, sweating heavily or rolling in the sand.

Common Myths • Wearing sunscreen can cause vitamin D deciency.

• If it's cold or cloudy outside, you don't need sunscreen.

• Eighty percent of your sun exposure comes as a child,

so it's too late to do anything now.

• Sunscreen Is not safe

• I have dark skin I don't need sunscreen

Family Medicine – Sports Medicine – Accident & Emergencies

SUNSCREEN 101For a full version of this information sheet, please visit http://www.robinadoctors.com.au/resources/healthinformation/sunscreen

Sunscreens are products combining several ingredients that help prevent the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching the skin.

Primary protection is best achieved by staying out of the sun, seeking cover or shade and wearing protective clothing including hats that shade the face and neck, long sleeve shirts, long pants and sunglasses. Appropriate use of broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen could be considered a signicant secondary adjunct to physical forms of UV protection. Reapply adequate amounts of sunscreen every 2 hours or sooner if you are on the sand, playing in water or sweating.

Seek shade and minimise sun exposure, especially when the UV level is ≥3.

Wear protective clothing, i.e. a wide-brimmed hat, long-sleeve shirt, pants, and sunglasses

Use a broad-spectrum SPF30-50+ sunscreen every day.

For extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant, broad-spectrum SPF≥50+ sunscreen.

Apply sunscreen liberally 15-20 mins before going outdoors.

When outdoors, re-apply sunscreen at least every 2 hours, or immediately after swimming or excessive sweating.

Sunscreen should not be used to increase the amount of time spent outdoors.

Solariums or sunbeds should be avoided.

UV PROTECTION: KEY RECOMMENDATIONS

This information is provided as a guide. For specific advice please ring 5689 1212 to make an appointment to see one of our Doctors with a special interest in Skin Cancer. Copyright © Robina Family Medical Centre Pty Ltd 2015.

Caring for Our Community since 2012

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