Your Appointment

Q: Do I need to book an appointment?

It is best to book your appointment in advance. It will be unlikely that the doctor can see you if you attend without one. BOOK HERE.

Q: Do I need a referral?

You do not need a referral to see one of the Doctors at SunLife. If your regular doctor has sent a letter about your care, your skin cancer doctor at SunLife will ensure they are kept up to date.

Q: How long is my appointment?

Appointment times vary according to the type of appointment and individual circumstances. As a guide, please allow 30 minutes of your time for a Full Body Skin Check, Total Body Photography, or your planning appointment for Sun Damaged Skin Treatment. You will be informed of expected durations for procedures when they are booked.

Every appointment at our Skin Cancer Care Centre is unique. From routine mole checks to caring for patients with complex skin cancers and sun damaged skin, we like to be prepared so our staff and your doctor can give you the best possible service. You can help by being prepared too. See below for more information about your appointment.

How to book and prepare for your appointment

Your Skin Check or Spot Check appointment can be booked online via the book now button. You do not need a referral for these.

Your doctor will need information about you to be ready for your appointment. This is best provided via our secure online form and you will receive an email link to complete this prior to your appointment. If you are unable to complete this form online please arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment so this can be done in person.

Before your appointment, please:

• Do not wear makeup or thick/tinted skin creams
• We have a makeup station if needed for your convenience
• Remove nail polish
• Your hair can be tied back or loose for scalp examination
• Consider your clothing for your comfort (see our modesty FAQ)
• If you're visiting us after any outdoor work or activities try to remove any dirt, paint, etc from your skin as much as possible and change into some clean clothes.

When you arrive

When you enter SunLife Skin Cancer Care Centre, let our friendly Medical Reception team know you have arrived. If you have completed your registration online, there is nothing more to do.

You can take a seat in our waiting room where you will find seats suitable for different abilities and space for wheelchair users by the seats near to the consulting rooms. Your time is precious and we always do our best to avoid lengthy delays.

During your appointment

The most common first appointment at SunLife is a Full Body Skin Cancer Check. During this appointment, your doctor will find out about your skin cancer risk, discuss any concerns, and perform a detailed examination with a dermatoscope. This examination assesses moles, 'sun spots' and all other skin lesions, looking for any with signs of skin cancer.

For more information about skin checks and other specific appointments, please see the relevant pages via the links below:

FAQ's

Do I need to book an appointment?

Do I need a referral?

How long is my appointment?

Will I have to completely undress for a skin cancer check?

Not entirely. During a full body skin cancer check, you usually undress to your underwear. Each of our rooms has a curtain for privacy when changing. A modesty blanket is available for your comfort or you are welcome to bring your own scarf, long dress or small blanket (our beautiful Sunshine Coast environment will thank you for the reduction in laundry required!)

Skin cancers can develop on any area of the body although they are less common in some. For this reason, genital areas are not routinely examined and breast examination is at patient choice. Self examination of these areas is strongly encouraged. Please inform your doctor if you have any lesions needing reviewed in these areas. A chaperone can be arranged but may not always be available at the time of the appointment unless you have mentioned this when booking.

We look forward
to seeing you soon.

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