A couple of days late for International Nurses Day, but we really need to thank our Practice Nurses – Amy and Ping, for all their hard work. It’s not always apparent to patients, but our nurses really keep the place running in so many ways.
Phone consultations at Erskineville Doctors
In order to keep patients and staff we are asking every patient book a phone consultation with our doctors for any issue. After an initial consultation, your doctor may decide that it’s appropriate to bring you in for review or to manage your health issues over the phone. There are situations where really need to see you in person and we can make arrangements. Fees will apply for phone consultations. Medicare rebates are now available and we are able to bulk-bill patients in a number of categories. The exceptions to a phone consultation are: pregnant women needing a check up, …
Anzac Day
We are closed for the Public Holiday for Anzac Day this Saturday, 25 April. Please go online to book for appointments next week. The COVID clinics are operating over the weekend. You should present yourself for testing if you have fever or any respiratory symptom, even something like a mild sore throat.
Easter Break
We are closed for all of the Easter long weekend, and re-open on Tuesday morning. You can book online appointments for next week via the websiter or the Appointuit app. The after hours number is 137425 for home visits. If you become unwell over the weekend with an urgent problem you should present to an Emergency Department as you otherwise would. They are well set up to screen and manage patients. We are constantly updating our website and will email you with any significant updates. Please check the Latest News and the Coronavirus page We wish all our patients a …
Flu vaccine update
Flu vaccine now available – currently we have vaccines for anyone aged 6 months to 64 years of age (both the private ones and those provided by NSW Health) We are expecting another delivery of vaccines for over 65s in the next couple of weeks If you are in one of the categories listed below you are eligible for free vaccine. We are aiming to vaccinate our higher risk patients in a timely manner, but please note that if you are keeping yourself safe from coronavirus you should also be protecting yourself from flu. We will be contacting priority patients …
Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) update
The COVID-19 situation is evolving every day, and we continue to work out the best way to care for all our patients. We aim to avoid the practice being a source of transmission and are using many strategies to do so. Please read our COVID-19 page for updates To help keep our staff and patients safe we are asking that every patient book a phone consultation with our doctors. This allows for an extra level of screening, so that we can be prepared for any patient coming into the practice. You will need to be ready with your phone in …
Keeping everybody safe from infection
There are various respiratory illnesses circulating all the time in our community. This poster is a good reminder about how to protect other people if you feel sick. We have tissues, alcohol handrub and masks just inside our door for you to use when you attend the practice. Phone ahead if you have any concerns.
Advice re novel coronavirus
You will have heard information through the media about a new coronavirus strain originating from Wuhan city in China. Due to global travel, the illness has already spread to countries in south-east Asia and the USA. There have been a few confirmed cases in Australia, in people who have travelled directly from China. If you have travelled in Hubei province of China in the past 14 days and develop any of these symptoms – fever plus shortness of breath, cough, or sore throat you should: Phone Healthconnect on 1800 022 222 or phone us at Erskineville Doctors and let us …
COVID alerts
The practice for face-to-face consults, but we suggest that where appropriate you book a phone consult where to limit the number of people coming in to the practice. We will continue to ask you screening questions at booking and on arrival at the practice, including about any visits to a COVID hotspot. If you have any symptoms OR are concerned about a potential COVID exposure, you MUST call the practice first for an initial phone consultation. Please continue to check the NSW COVID Case alerts – this is updated daily. Regardless of any known exposures – stay home and get …
Xmas opening hours
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We are open are usual hours this week beginning 16 December. Dr Jenny is on leave from 19 December until 6 January Dr Joseph is on leave until 6 January Xmas/New Year opening hours Monday 23 December – 8.00-6.00 (Drs Cara, Annabel, John) Tuesday 24 December 8.00 – 12.30 (Drs Patricia, Nicolette and Wee-Sian) Wednesday 25 December to Sunday 29 December – CLOSED Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 December – 8.00 – 12.00 (Dr Annabel) Wednesday 1 January – CLOSED Thursday 2 January – normal opening hours