Dr Friel has extended his interest and skills in the areas of Perioperative Medicine and Ear, Nose and Throat with specific services detailed below. He also provides comprehensive primary care service including:
- General Practice Consultations and Advice
- Intravenous Iron Infusions
- Accident and Emergency Treatment for Minor Injuries
- Pregnancy Shared Care, Antenatal and Postnatal Care
- Baby and Child Health
- Travel Medicine
- Skin Cancer Checks and Skin Cancer Treatment Including Surgery
- Management of Chronic Health Issues
- Wound Care
- Childhood and Adult Immunisation Advice and Administration
- Mental Health Assessment and Care
- Advanced Care Planning for Medical Decisions and End of Life Plans
Ear, Nose Throat Services
- Ear Micro Suction for wax impaction, cleaning of mastoid cavities and treatment of external ear infections
- Wick Insertion and removal for treatment of external ear infections
- Assessment chronically discharging ear
- Vertigo assessment and treatment for Benign Positional Vertigo
- Foreign body removal from ears / noses under direct vision
- Examination and Investigation of any suspected neck lumps
Perioperative Medicine Services
Perioperative medicine emphasises the importance of an integrated, planned, and personalised approach to patient care before, during, and after any surgical procedure involving anaesthesia. The goal is to improve the patient experience, reduce postoperative complications, reduce inpatient hospital days and reduce early re-admissions following surgery. Dr Friel has completed a Masters of Perioperative Medicine through Monash University. Specific Perioperative services include:
- Evaluating patients before surgery to identify any risks
- Producing a personalised plan around preparing for surgery
- Continuing to monitor the patient’s progress with recovery after they’re discharged
- Clearly communicating with the patient and their surgical and anaesthetic teams, to ensure that surgical outcomes align with their expectations and wishes
- Co-ordinating healthcare personnel and systems
- Facilitating shared decision making
