News Archive

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August 2010 News

Aug 02, 2010

Winter is marching along and we all look forward to improved weather. The colder months present many challenges in the increase cases of colds and flu that need to be seen.

Unfortunately the doctors are also human and they are struck down by the same bugs you may have been seeing them about. This increases the strain on the doctors left standing to see all the patients needing attention.

At East Brunswick Medical Centre we have an appointment system that allows us to accommodate a number of patients "on the day" .

However even with this availability there have been days where we have been unable to accommodate everyone who was seeking an appointment.

We have researched some services that can be used for after hours access and they are:-

Options when East Brunswick Medical Centre fully booked

Locum Service 9429 5677

May be called for home visits after 4pm Monday to Friday or anytime over the weekend. Fees may apply - encourage patients to ask when they call.

GP's at the kids

Patients need to present to emergency department to be triaged

Service is available

Monday to Friday 6pm till late,

Saturday 12pm till late

Sunday 10am till late

Services are Bulk billed

North East after Hours GP Clinic at the Austin 9496 4859

Located in the Austin Hospital Tower - entry through Emergency Department, Burgundy St, Heidelberg

Service is available from

Monday to Friday 7pm until 11pm

Saturday 2pm - 8pm

Sunday 4pm - 10pm

Patients need to supply details of their "regular GP' to allow for feedback

Service is bulk billed

We strive to see patients at East Brunswick Medical Centre whenever it is possible BUT there will be times when we are unable to accommodate all requests.

Thank you for you understanding and ongoing patience.

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Sunday Clinics

Jan 04, 2010

Sunday Clinics    

Sunday Morning Clinic are for existing patients of the practice.

The doctors will see patients for urgent issues needing prompt attention. The surgery will open between 9am and 10am - no appointments will be made and patients will be seen in order of arrival. Doors to the practice will close at 10am sharp. Consultation fees will be $81 with a rebate from medicare of $43.45. No bulk billing, Concessional Billing or DVA billing will be available on the Sunday session. Please speak with the staff if you would like more information.

This session will not be run on Public Holidays

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