Aged Care Skin Cancer Medical Service (ACSMS)
About the Service
Aged Care Skin Cancer Medical Service (ACSMS) is a dedicated outreach service offering skin checks and consultations for residents living in aged care facilities.
Our team of experienced doctors with a special interest in skin cancer medicine conducts consultations directly at the aged care home, reducing the need for patients to travel. If needed, procedures such as biopsies or excisions may be performed either at the facility or in our clinic, depending on the clinical situation.
Please note: This service is available only to patients residing in care homes that are registered with our practice. If your facility is not yet registered, please contact us to find out how to join our network.
Who Can Refer?
General Practitioners (GPs)
Nurses (ENs or RNs)
Care Home Staff
Patients or their Family Members
(with appropriate authority or guardianship)
What’s Included
We provide
- Medical consultations for suspicious or changing skin lesions
- On-site minor procedures (if clinically appropriate)
- In-clinic procedures (if required)
- Follow-up visits at no additional charge
- Medicare rebate processed after the service
- Written reports sent to the patient’s GP and/or care facility
- Patient-centred care delivered with respect, privacy, and compassion
- We will inform you of any fees applicable to procedures prior to proceeding.
- Most consultations and procedures attract a Medicare rebate.
How It Works
Book Online: Use the Booking Form to enter all the details we need before we can arrange an appointment
Choose the Facility: Select the registered aged care home from the list and complete the form with all the necessary information.
Visit Arranged: Our team will attend the care home or arrange a clinic follow-up if needed. If a procedure is required, we will advise on any associated fees.
Payment: We will advice on how to pay securely before booking any procedures in care home.
Visit for procedure: Our team will visit the care home to perform the procedure in the Care Home or alternative options will be discussed.
Communication: Reports and care plans are sent to the GP and care home promptly
If your aged care home is not listed, please contact our clinic to register your facility before making a booking.
Contact Us
If you need help with booking or wish to register your aged care facility for ACSMS