PLEASE BE AWARE IF YOU HAVE ARRIVED FROM VICTORIA OR ANY OF THE OTHER COVID 'HOT SPOTS' YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BE SELF-ISOLATING. IF YOU REQUIRE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT THE SURGERY VIA TELEPHONE ON 42611744
IF YOU REQUIRE URGENT MEDICAL HELP PLEASE CALL 000.
If you have developed flu like symptoms including a fever, cough sore throat or shortness of breath it is recommended that you be tested for COVID-19.
Please note that regardless of a negative COVID-19 result, if you are still experiencing cold or flu symptoms we would still prefer you to NOT ATTEND THE PRACTICE IN PERSON.
For the latest advice, information and resources on Coronavirus please follow this link www.health.gov.au.
Alternatively call the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080.
IF YOU ARE REQUIRING FACE TO FACE PLEASE CALL THE PRACTICE ON 02 42611 744
IF YOU HAVE A FACE TO FACE APPOINTMENT PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY AND DO NOT BRING EXTRA PEOPLE TO YOUR APPOINTMENT UNLESS NECESSARY
DAPTO HEALTHCARE IS OFFERING TELE-HEALTH CONSULTS TO ELIGIBLE PATIENTS.
ELIGIBILITY IS LISTED AS FOLLOWS:
Have you visited this practice in the past 12 months AND do you identify with one of the following:
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have a suspected COVID-19 infection
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required to self isolate or self quarantine
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under 16 years old
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at least 70 years old
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at least 50 years old of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
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pregnant
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a parent of a child under 12 months
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already under treatment for chronic health conditions or is immune compromised
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holds a valid concession or health care card
OR are you:
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under the age of 12 months old
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currently experiencing homelessness
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live in a COVID-19 Impact Area (such as Victoria)
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receive the care from a medical practitioner located at an Aboriginal Medical Service or an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service?
TELE-HEALTH APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING US ON 02 42611 744 OR VIA OUR HEALTH ENGINE BOOKING BAR LOCATED ON THE HOME PAGE.
PLEASE BE AWARE DAPTO HEALTHCARE IS STILL OPEN. TO HELP PROTECT EVERYONE, WE HAVE A NUMBER OF RECOMMENDED HEALTH MEASURES IN PLACE INCLUDING SOCIALLY DISTANCED WAITING AREAS AND TELEPHONE CONSULTS ARE AVAILABLE.
