Blood Pressure Monitors
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As many of our patients know we have several blood pressure monitors that we loan out. The Practice has recently made the decision to charge patients a nominal fee of $20 to hire the blood pressure monitors. This will cover replacement parts, enable us to purchase new machines and cover the cost of monitors when they are not returned. This will be effective as at the 1st July 2019.
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Mobility Scooter Policy
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Following a recent serious incident in our surgery with a mobility scooter which resulted in property damage, our policy is now that Mobility Scooters will no longer be permitted inside our practice. Should you need assistance please ask at Reception
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Staff Changes - New Registrar - February 2019
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February brings changes to our Registrars. We farewell Keith and Oliver and wish them well in their future studies and career. At the same time we welcome Emily Harty and Patrick Connolly to our Surgery. Please make them feel welcome. |
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In Memory of Dr Hung Tran December 2018
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The Partners, Doctors, Nurses and Receptionists are saddened at the recent passing of Dr Tran on the 2nd December. Dr Tran was a respected and loved Doctor at St Agnes Surgery and Tea Tree Medical Centre. He will be fondly remembered for his dedication and kindness by all those that have worked with him and by his patients. He was a passionate supporter of the Children First Foundation and opened his house to disabled overseas children requiring surgery. It was Dr Tran's wish that donations be made to the Children First Foundation in his memory.
Our thoughts and condolences are with his family during this time. Dr Tran worked as an electronic engineer for 15 years before studying medicine at the beginning of 2005 in Canberra. After completing his FRACGP in 2012 he commenced his new career as a General Practitioner joining St Agnes Surgery in 2013 as an Assistant Doctor and than a Partner in 2016. |
Procedures
As a result of the additional costs that Procedures incur, from 1/11/18, Surgical Procedures and Iron Infusions will no longer be bulk billed. A gap will apply to all patients (except for Repatriation) as detailed below:
- $20.00 Gap payment for Pensioner Concession card, Commonwealth Seniors card, Health Care Cards and all children under 16yrs.
- $40.00 Gap payment for all private patients
- $80.00 Gap for all patients who require complex procedures, as advised by your GP
Meningococcal B Vaccination Program
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A State funded Meningococcal B Vaccination Program will commence on 1st October 2018. This vaccine will be offered to children as part of the immunisation schedule at 6 weeks, 4 months and 12 months. There will be a catch-up program for other children
For more information see under "vaccinations" |
Benson's Radiology
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As of 15th August 2018 Benson's will only be delivering copies of Xrays and Mammograms to the Surgery. If you wish to have hard copies of other scans, such as CT scans, ultrasounds etc., please request and collect them direct from Benson's. |
Blood Donation "RED 25 - St Agnes Surgery"
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Enthusiasm for Blood donation amongst staff at St Agnes Surgery remains high with 54 lives having been saved to date. Congratulations to all staff involved.
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New Staff - August 2018
Steph
Does this face look familiar? Steph spent many years working with us at St Agnes and Tea Tree Medical before moving to a position with SA Heart. After 4 years we are delighted to have Steph back with our team. It always fabulous to have the receptionists return to work with us.
St Agnes Surgery Upgrade - August 2018
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After sustaining severe water damage to two of our consulting rooms and a hallway following a pipe burst, that occurred after hours, we have now completed re carpeting of St Agnes Surgery. The patient waiting area will be done at a later date, after the recent window damage is repaired. |
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"My Health Record" is a digital database containing the medical records of every Australian who does not opt out. This record is held by the Australian Government. Should you wish to opt out please follow the link below.
https://optout.myhealthrecord.gov.au/pext/optoutextweb/views/getStarted.xhtml |
Blood Donation "RED 25 - St Agnes Surgery"
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Last month 8 employees commenced on our commitment to donate blood regularly through the Red Cross Donation Centre.
Not only are we saving lives going together as a group it was a lot of fun. So far our blood has gone to:
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Changes to the Cervical Screening Program (Previously called PAP smears)
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Important changes are being made to the way cervical screening for cancer is to be performed from 1/12/17. Please see what these changes are under our Women's Health Services pages
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Waiting areas
St Agnes Surgery and Tea Tree Surgery have completed the accreditation process for the triennium beginning 2017 and received high praise in all areas reviewed. Both St Agnes Surgery and Tea Tree Surgery received full accreditation which will remain current until January 2020.
The Practice wishes to thank all Doctors and Staff for their help in making it such a successful outcome.
The Practice wishes to thank all Doctors and Staff for their help in making it such a successful outcome.
Patient survey results are now in for the trennium beginning 2017.
To see these results and what you said about our Practice please click here.
To see these results and what you said about our Practice please click here.
CERVICAL SCREENING CLINIC
Appointment required. From 19th January 2015, to cater for women requiring only Cervical screening, Drs' Karen Hand and Jyothi Menon are conducting PAP Smear Clinics on most Saturday mornings at Tea Tree Surgery. The Cervical screening Clinic provides an option for patients preferring a female doctor perform their test. Normal fees apply - card holders will continue to be bulk billed but non card holders will have to pay the usual 'gap'. 
ECONOMY CLASS SYNDROME There is now increasing awareness of the risks associated with long distance travel - particularly the risk of deep vein thrombosis. See Economy Class Syndrome to assess your risk and determine what preventive measures can be taken. |
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