We will be closed Queens Birthday Public Holiday which this year falls on Monday 5th October 2020
Hours:
Friday 2nd October 2020 7.30am-5pm
Saturday 3rd October 2020 8.30am-12pm
Sunday 4th October 2020 CLOSED
Monday QUEENS BIRTHDAY CLOSED
Tuesday 6th October 2020 7.30am-6pm
IMPORTANT PATIENT NOTICE
IF YOU HAVE RETURNED FROM INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AFTER MIDNIGHT 15TH MARCH 2020 OR TRAVELED BACK TO QUEENSLAND FROM DECLARED COVID HOT SPOTS WITHIN VICTORIA AND NEW SOUTH WALES, THE QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT HAS MANDATED YOU MUST STAY IN HOTEL QUARANTINE FOR 14 DAYS. SHOULD YOU REQUIRE URGENT ASSISTANCE WHILE IN QUARANTINE RING THE CORONA VIRUS HOTLINE ON 1800 020 080 FOR ADVICE
For all Urgent medical attention while you’re in isolation ring triple zero (000).
IF YOU HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH ANYONE WHO HAS RETURNED FROM INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, INTERSTATE OR BEEN IN CONTACT WITH A PERSON WHO HAS TESTED POSITIVE OR AWAITING RESULTS FOR COVID-19 AND YOU HAVE DEVELOPED FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS (FEVER, COUGH, SORE THROAT, SHORTNESS OF BREATH) DO NOT BOOK AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE. RING 13HEALTH, THE CORONA VIRUS INFORMATION LINE 1800 020 080 FOR ADVICE OR RING US 33692444 TO MAKE EITHER A PHONE APPOINTMENT.
Should you require non-urgent health care, you may send an email to Reception@redhilldoctors.com.au and include your name, date of birth, reason for home isolation and need for medical attention and/or request. We will arrange a Telehealth consultation with your preferred GP.
From 20/7/2020 Medicare rebates apply to Telehealth consults only if the patient has had a face to face consultation with a Doctor from Red Hill Doctors Surgery in the last 12 months.
Standard consultation fees apply for all Telehealth and non-rebated PHONE consults.
Commencing the 1st October 2020, the COVID-19 eligibility criteria for bulk billing services will cease.
All New Patients cannot book an appointment online. Please ring 33692444 to be triaged prior to making an appointment.
Fever Assessment Clinics
Metro North HHS have established Fever Assessment Clinics at four hospitals. Click on the link for the most up to date locations in Metro North area: COVID-19 (coronavirus) Fever Clinics and Community Assessment Clinics
Respiratory Clinics are also available where patients see a GP and have a COVID test done during the appointment. You must make an online appointment to attend these clinics. Click the link to check appointment availability: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/search?in=brisbane-QLD-4000&purpose=respiratory&where=service:respiratory
People requiring COVID-19 assessment with severe symptoms including shortness of breath and temperature >37.5 degrees should present to their nearest hospital ED fever assessment clinic.
What is COVID-19
The COVID-19 novel coronavirus is a new strain of coronavirus affecting humans.
Some coronaviruses can cause illness similar to the common cold and others can cause more serious diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).
This novel coronavirus is still new and as such we are still learning more about it.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is leading the global response to the novel coronavirus outbreak and is working with Chinese authorities and global experts to learn more about the virus including how it affects people, how it is transmitted and what countries can do to respond.
What are the Symptoms?
The virus can cause a range of symptoms, ranging from mild illness to pneumonia. People may experience:
People with suspected novel coronavirus will be tested and may also need to have a chest x-ray.
There is no specific treatment for COVID-19 infection. Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections. However, most of the symptoms can be treated with supportive medical care.
There is currently no vaccine for COVID-19 novel coronavirus.
Protecting yourself and others from the novel coronavirus
Novel coronavirus is transmitted from person to person, usually when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Transmission may occur from contaminated surfaces, so it is important to maintain Social Distancing, frequently wash your hands and wear a mask.
To protect yourself and others from infection practice good hand and respiratory hygiene including:
Links for information relating to COVID-19:
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-what-you-need-to-know
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-isolation-guidance
Dr Weber is back from Maternity Leave. Nicole is working Mondays 9-2pm with the aim to increase to a second day in October 2020.
We are committed to providing ongoing care to our patients. Our aim is to partner you in maintaining your long-term health and well-being and to facilitate and coordinate your healthcare needs. All practitioners participate in ongoing medical education. We believe that good general practice can only be achieved by taking time to listen, to observe and to examine. This is our commitment to you.
Services at Red Hill Doctors Surgery:
You are welcome to speak to one of our friendly Receptionists on 33692444 or ask your Doctor at your next consultation for more information about these services.