In order to maintain the high standard of care and keep up with rising costs to do business, our practice will be increasing private billing fees from the 1st August 2022.
There is no change to our bulk billing policy and the majority of patients will be unaffected by this change.
We thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Based on current Victorian guidelines, masks are still required indoors and within a health setting.
So if you are attending a face-to-face consult, please pop a mask on.
Thank you
To our valued patients,
To ensure the safety of our patients and staff, we are taking extra safety precautions including:
Restricted face to face consultations (necessary consults will persist)
Compulsory call to check-in with reception before entering the clinic
Mandatory mask wearing for anyone over 12 years of age (unless there is an exemption)
Patient temperature testing upon entering the surgery
Increased regular cleaning of the clinic
Decreased number of chairs, to comply with social distancing
Removal of all books and magazines
The implementation of screens at the front desk, in addition to hand sanitizer that is available for all patients
Option to fax, email and post scripts and referrals to your nominated specialist or pharmacy
Phone and Telehealth consults available as well as phone triage for either phone or face to face appointments
Please note that face to face consultations will only be offered where it is clinically relevant and suitable to do so, for all other matters we strongly encourage Telehealth appointments for all patients.
We ask all of our patients to please look after their personal health and maintain regular health checks. There are various COVID-19 testing sites within the South East suburbs. Please visit the Monash Health website, Peninsula Health website or the Department of Health and Human Services Victoria website for updated testing sites.
Stay safe and healthy,
The Chelsea Beach Team.
Yesterday, the Government introduced the temporary expansion of Medicare-subsidised telehealth services for all Australians. The new MBS telehealth items will allow people to access essential Medicare funded health services in their homes.
Telehealth appointments will allow us to service patients without physical attendance at the practice, whilst minimising risks to themselves, other patients and practice staff from reduced waiting room attendances.
We’re glad to announce, effective immediately, ALL telehealth appointments (phone or video) will be bulk-billed at our practice.
In addition, we are actively moving towards these types of consults, but only where it is clinically appropriate and safe to do so. Face-to-face appointments are still available for patients that require it (e.g. physical examinations, vaccinations etc).
Our practice is and will remain, a proud mixed-billing practice as we believe this model allows us to provide the best level of care, time and attention to all our patients. We will review the bulk-billing arrangement of these telehealth appointments at the end of September, inline with the Government review of the MBS items.
Welcome to the latest edition of our clinic newsletter where you will find information about topical health issues, upcoming events, recipes and suggestions to improve your health and well being.
In this edition:
My Health Record
Hay Fever
Ear Drops
Welcome Dr Preeti Gadgil
Healthy Recipe for Tuna and Avocado Salad
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As always, we welcome your feedback, so please let us know what you think!
Due to the continually rising costs of running the clinic, we will need to increase our private fees from the 1st of September 2018.
We are a mixed billing clinic, so the 80% of patients that we bulk-bill will not be impacted by this private fee increase.
This is the first time we have increased our private fees in our 4 years of operation and held off making these increases for as long as we could.
The two most common private fees are a Standard (#23) and Long (#36) consultation and these will increase by $5 and $11 respectively.
To find out more or to ask about a specific item number, please contact our Reception.
Welcome to the latest edition of our clinic newsletter where you will find information about topical health issues, upcoming events, recipes and suggestions to improve your health and well being.
In this edition:
Flu Season Again
Measles
Kitchen Gardens
Cholesterol
Healthy Recipes for Shepherd's Pie and Vegetarian Burritos
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As always, we welcome your feedback, so please let us know what you think!
Welcome to the latest edition of our clinic newsletter where you will find information about topical health issues, upcoming events, recipes and suggestions to improve your health and well being.
In this edition:
Thunderstorm Asthma
Know The Effects of Heat
Sun Protection
Festive Season Survival Tips
Healthy Recipes for Grilled Chicken & Peach Salad and Banana Fluff
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As always, we welcome your feedback, so please let us know what you think!
Outside of the main public holidays, the clinic will be open over the Christmas and New Year period. Trading hours on the days we are open will remain the same.
We will be closed on the following public holidays:
Monday 25th December
Tuesday 26th December
Monday 1st January
The sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the main cause of skin cancer. UV damage also causes sunburn, tanning, premature ageing and eye damage.
Skin cancer kills nearly 2,000 Australians each year – more than the national road toll – and two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70.
The good news is you can cut your risk of skin cancer by using good sun protection. It's never too late for prevention, whether you're six months or 60 years old.
UV radiation isn’t like the sun’s light or heat, which we can see and feel. That means we usually don’t notice the damage until it’s too late. The UV level can be as high on a cold or cloudy day as it is when it is a scorching hot day.
The free SunSmart app tells you when sun protection is recommended for your location and shows current UV levels. During the day's sun protection times, use all five SunSmart steps for the best level of protection.
Slip on sun-protective clothing.
Slop on SPF30 (or higher) broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen at least 20 minutes before going outdoors and re-apply every two hours.
Slap on a broad-brimmed hat that protects your face, head, neck and ears.
Seek shade.
Slide on sunglasses.
Most skin cancer can be successfully treated if it is found early. But without treatment, skin cancer can be deadly.
Get to know your skin and what looks normal for you to help you find changes earlier. Check all of your skin, not just sun-exposed areas. If you notice anything unusual, including any change in shape, colour or size of a spot, or a new spot, visit your doctor as soon as possible.
Checking your skin regularly is also important if you have naturally dark skin. Although your risk of melanoma is lower, it is more likely to be found at a later, more dangerous stage than a person with lighter skin.
For more information and tips, visit the SunSmart website. Alternatively, book a visit with one of our GP's to discuss any more immediate concerns.
Welcome to the latest edition of our clinic newsletter where you will find information about topical health issues, upcoming events, recipes and suggestions to improve your health and well being.
In this edition:
Colds and Flu
Breast Feeding
45-49 Year Old Health Checks
Can you have too many antioxidants?
Ovarian Cancer - BEAT
Recipe for Mini Cheesecakes
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As always, we welcome your feedback, so please let us know what you think!