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Brighton Regional Doctors

Locality: Brighton, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: +61 3 6144 6550

Address: 174 Brighton Road 7030 Brighton, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.brightonregionaldoctors.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Updated 23/3/2020 We now have 22 cases in our beautiful state including 1 in the local area. All cases to date have been linked to overseas travel but we should be upping our game and not become complacent. We will increasingly be using Telehealth so that patients can continue to access GP care whilst reducing the risks to you, your family,our staff and the wider community. This also means that for the small number of patients whom we will still need to care for face to face..., the risks are lower by having fewer patients in the building and optimising social distancing. We will be offering all patients a telehealth consult for future bookings. We may be contacting you to change your current appointment to a telehealth appoitnment. All patients eligible for a Covid19 Telehealth rebate will be bulk billed. Ineligible patients will be asked to pay a $50 private consult fee - taken over the phone with no medicare rebate at this time. Please help us, to help you, by lobbying our Federal MP Brian Mitchell to allow us to access medicare rebates for telehealth for all patients. It would help us if in preparation for Telehealth you downloaded and set up the SKYPE app on your mobile phone. If you have a family member or friend who is less tech savvy then please can you do this on their phone for them. Please make a note of your Skype username as we will use this to contact you. When you ring for an appointment please let reception know your Skype username and we will record this in your notes for future use. Patients with no high risk symptoms who need a face to face assessment will be invited to attend the clinic. An allocated appointment time will be given. On attending the clinic please only enter the building at your appointment time. Please use alcogel on your hands on entering the clinic. Please limit the number of extra people attending the appointment with you. You will notice lines marked on the floor relating to social distancing - we would appreciate your help in abiding with these. Blood tests or Phlebotomy, if these are routine annual tests please consider postponing these at this time. We may ask you to wait in your car if there are several other people also waiting to reduce the number of patients in our waiting area at any one time. Scripts - these can be accessed either via a telehealth consult or online script request via HotDoc. Chronic Disease - We will be continuing to provide chronic disease care via telehealth with our Nurses and your regular GP. Telehealth with specialists - we would encourage you to do this from home on your own device at this time. Please practice social distancing and avoid un-necessary trips out.

25.01.2022 Phones were down, now they are back up - sorry for the inconvenience.

25.01.2022 This coming Monday (10th February) is Regatta Day. We will be closed for the day, re-opening Tuesday at 8.30am. Any worries please call HealthDirect on 1800 022 222. Enjoy the long weekend.

24.01.2022 We are delighted to announce a familiar face is joining the team. Dr Anand Pemmulu has been practising medicine for 30 years and has 26 years experience as a GP. He migrated to Tasmania with his wife Gomathy in 2012 and has worked in the Brighton area ever since. He has a special interest in Dermatology and Skin Cancer medicine and holds a Masters in practical dermatology with distinction - MSc (Derm). In addition to providing a skin medicine service he also enjoys providing... chronic disease care and the full range of General Practice. He is currently taking a little personal leave and will be coming on board in the next few weeks. Dr Lumsden and Dr Burbury are looking forward to working together with Dr Pemmulu again. If you are keen to transfer your care please come in and register in advance so we can request a summary of your notes and a medication history.

24.01.2022 It's the Queen's Birthday this weekend. We will be closed on Monday 8th June and reopen as normal on Tuesday the 9th of June. If you have any problems over the long weekend please contact Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 or the After Hours GPs in Derwent Park. Enjoy the long weekend, keep safe and keep social distancing.

23.01.2022 Some good news and some bad news. Good news - all our regular patients are now eligible to access Telehealth under Medicare. We will be asking you to book a telehealth appointment instead of face to face and offering face to face appointments only where clinically necessary. We will also be offering chronic disease support over Telehealth. Whilst phone is good, being able to see our patients is even better so we are encouraging everyone to download and set up skype on their ...phone or other compatible device. Bad news - we left the end of last week with 44 cases in Tasmania, we are now up to 66 patients. Whilst the majority of these were already in isolation having returned from overseas or a cruise ship there has been a case of a healthworker in the NorthWest of the state. The first Tasmanian death has just been announced. Flu vaccines - we are still waiting to hear from the Department of Health. We would encourage any of our patients who are over 65 especially to wait for the government stock as we will have the vaccines specifically designed to get a better immune response in this age group. Social distancing. We were disappointed to see whole family groups out at Coles over the weekend. Please only go out if your trip is essential and practice social distancing.

23.01.2022 What is social distancing and why is it important? Social distancing includes ways to stop or slow the spread of infectious diseases. It means less contact between you and other people. Social distancing is important because COVID-19 is most likely to spread from person-to-person through:... direct close contact with a person while they are infectious or in the 24 hours before their symptoms appeared close contact with a person with a confirmed infection who coughs or sneezes, or touching objects or surfaces (such as door handles or tables) contaminated from a cough or sneeze from a person with a confirmed infection, and then touching your mouth or face. So, the more space between you and others, the harder it is for the virus to spread. What can I do? If you are sick, stay away from others that is the most important thing you can do. You should also practise good hand and sneeze/cough hygiene: wash your hands frequently with soap and water, before and after eating, and after going to the toilet cover your cough and sneeze, dispose of tissues, and use alcohol-based hand sanitiser, and avoid contact with others (stay more than 1.5 metres from people). As well as these, you can start a range of social distancing and low cost hygiene actions now. https://youtu.be/sICXqvupZJE

22.01.2022 We are excited to announce Dr Katelyn Brooks is joining the team. She will be consulting Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and alternate Thursdays. Dr Katelyn Brooks grew up in Hobart before completing her medical degree at the University of Tasmania in 2015 with Clinical Distinction. She has specialty training in sexual and reproductive health and has interests in women's health. She is currently undertaking her Masters in Public Health at the University of Tasmania, as well as c...ompleting the Sydney Child Health Program. Katelyn enjoys camping, bushwalking and kayaking. We've also heard she bakes an impressive cake. Call Cathy or Jane on 6144 6550 or book online via HotDoc.

22.01.2022 Wow what a roller coaster of a ride over the last 12 months. Were 1 today! Looking forward to continuing to provide health services to our local community over the coming months and years. Keep safe everyone.

22.01.2022 Heads Up on Diabetes This year, National Diabetes Week runs from 12 18 July and the focus will be on supporting the emotional and mental health of people living with diabetes. Did you know that people living with diabetes can make up to 180 extra decisions each day covering everything from food to medication to exercise and more just to stay well and healthy? Mentally and emotionally that is a lot of stress to deal with.... Research shows that managing the daily challenges of diabetes can lead to anxiety, distress and depression for one in three people living with the condition. Thats why this National Diabetes Week, well be working to: Raise awareness of the mental and emotional challenges of managing diabetes Highlight the services and support available to the diabetes community Draw attention to gaps in diabetes service and care Above all well be working with our community, so you know youre not alone. We are here to help and support you.

21.01.2022 Breastscreen Tas are coming to Bridgewater. What a great opportunity to get your breastscreening done without having to travel (and park!) in town. BreastScreen Tasmania provides a free screening mammogram every two years to women between the age of 50 and 74 years throughout Tasmania. While women in the target age group are particularly encouraged to participate, all women over the age of 40 years are eligible for the program.

21.01.2022 We are looking for another fantastic nurse to join our team due to expansion. We look forward to hearing from you.

18.01.2022 Dr Sally Peacock has added an extra couple of days to her diary this week. Please ring Andy or Cathy on the front desk 03 6144 6550, or click to book online.

15.01.2022 Covid-19 - Updated Late 15/03/2020. If you have any symptoms of fever or flu like symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, snotty nose or congestion please DO NOT attend the clinic but book a telehealth appointment online for advice and assessment or contact the clinic on 6144 6550. We have spent significant time planning for a Pandemic and now the time has come to put that planning into action....Continue reading

15.01.2022 Many families in our community are doing it tough through the COVID-19 pandemic, however there is no excuse for family or domestic violence. We all need to look... out for each other. If you or someone you know is experiencing family or domestic violence contact @1800RESPECT for free, confidential support or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au See more

13.01.2022 Coronavirus update from Dr Mark Veitch, Director of Public Health A total of 10 cases of coronavirus infection have been confirmed in Tasmania. In addition, a ...Tasmanian woman has tested positive for coronavirus in New South Wales and is being managed by NSW Health. As of 5 pm yesterday, 807 coronavirus tests had been completed in Tasmania. Important information for the public: Anyone who arrives from overseas must self-quarantine for 14 days. From 21 March anyone who arrives in Tasmania from interstate, apart from people classified as essential travelers, must self-quarantine for 14 days. Anyone who arrives from overseas or interstate and develops symptoms within 14 days should ring the Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738 or contact their GP. If you are experiencing extreme symptoms which require emergency treatment ring 000 or go to the emergency department. People can help stop the spread of respiratory illness by washing their hands regularly with soap and water and covering sneezes and coughs with a tissue or their elbow. It is important to remember that if you are unwell do not attend work or school or visit settings with vulnerable such as aged care homes or hospitals, and seek medical advice as appropriate. The situation with coronavirus is changing regularly. People can stay up to date by visiting the Tasmanian Department of Health coronavirus website at http://www.health.tas.gov.au/coronavirus or the Australian Government Department of Health website at https://www.health.gov.au/. Anyone requiring more information about coronavirus should contact the National Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080.

13.01.2022 Dont worry you havent missed it....you may have seen the news today reporting flu vaccines are readily available at GP clinics. Unfortunately Government vaccine stocks are not yet available in Tasmania. We will keep you posted via our website and Facebook.

12.01.2022 We are looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team. Dr Tara Kurrajong will be consulting Mondays and Wednesdays. You can find her on HotDoc or book by calling Cathy or Jane on 6144 6550. Tara studied botany and geology at the University of Tasmania before moving to Adelaide to study medicine. She spent 11 years in the Northern Territory working in a range of settings including remote Aboriginal community health services, before returning to Tasmania in 2018. Tara re...ceived her fellowship of the Royal Australian College of GPs in 2016 and is interested in the full breadth of general practice. She has additional qualifications in childrens health, womens health and family planning and can insert IUDs. Tara is also familiar with the management of type 1 diabetes including the use of insulin pumps and CGMs. She enjoys bushwalking and traveling with her family, gardening, singing a capella and making ceramics in her home studio. See more

11.01.2022 Here is a useful summary of what self-isolation means and how to go about it, to reduce the risk for loved ones and the wider community. https://www.gps-can.com.au/covid19-basics/a-guide

11.01.2022 We are delighted to introduce Dr Robbie Luelf. Dr Robbie will be consulting Tuesday and Thursdays. You can find him on HotDoc or book by calling Cathy or Jane on 6144 6550. Dr Robbie studied at the University of Sydney, and has since worked in both Sydney and Hobart. He made the move to Tasmania with his young family in 2018, and he enjoys gardening, reading and cooking. Robbie loves the breadth of practice in GP, and has a particular interest in men's health, sexual health and LGBT health. Robbie is an experienced Doctor who is working toward Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

10.01.2022 Covid 19 (coronavirus). Good news is no positive tests in the state in the last 24 hours. The criteria for testing have changed. ANYONE with any cold or flu like symptoms (even mild), including fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose should be tested. ... Anyone can access testing via the Public Health Number - 1800 671 738, or, for our regular patients by calling us on 6144 6550. We remain open primarily offering appointments via phone or video with procedures in place for safe face to face appointments with appropriate distancing where required.

09.01.2022 Do you struggle with persistent pain? You can learn how to: manage pain & fatigue get better sleep & eat well... to improve your health communicate effectively with your health team pace yourself set reachable goals Venue: Glenorchy Health Centre 404-406 Main Rd, Glenorchy Time: 10:00 am 12:30pm Start: 12 February - each Wednesday for 6 weeks Finish: 18 March - 2020 Any questions or to Register call 6166 1400 No cost to attend, gold coin contribution towards tea/ coffee.

09.01.2022 Thinking of all family doctors around the world today. Thankfully things are looking pretty good in southern Tassie right now but we know some of our colleagues overseas are working hard in much more difficult circumstances. We will support you in good times and bad, we are here for you when you need us.

08.01.2022 What a great first day in the clinic. Dr Anand is back to the frontline after a few weeks of personal leave and change of location. Dr Pemmulu is very keen to continue to offer ongoing care to his previous patients at other clinics, in addition to welcoming new patients. Not only is he a vocationally qualified GP having the qualification FRACGP but he also has further training including an MSc in dermatology and skin cancer medicine and is very happy to provide specialist sk...in cancer services to patients with a regular GP elsewhere. Please contact the team at the front desk (03 6144 6550 or book online using HotDoc), to arrange an appointment. Please contact the team to get registered with the clinic and provide us authorisation to obtain a summary of your old notes. If possible please register in advance of your first appointment so we have a chance to obtain some previous records on your behalf.

07.01.2022 This is a great explanatory video from our friends in New Zealand answering some common questions about Coronavirus or covid19. Please remember if you have travelled from overseas and have any symptoms at all or are a close contact to a confirmed case please DO NOT attend the clinic. Please call us on 6144 6550 for advice. We need your help to reduce risks for our team and all of our other patients.

05.01.2022 We will be supporting the Smith Family Toy and Book Christmas Appeal this year. We would welcome donations of any new reading books, board games, educational games or craft sets for donation to children in need.

05.01.2022 There have been a couple of recent tourists to our lovely state who have tested positive on returning home. Please see the attached link for details of when and where they have been.

05.01.2022 We have a couple of appointments available at short notice today - get in quick! Give Jane a ring on 03 6144 6550 or book online with hotdocs.

04.01.2022 We will be increasing the number of face to face appointments available in coming weeks, including face to face appointments for all new patients. We will be asking your help to make this as safe as possible for other patients and staff. Face to face appointments will be predominantly in the afternoons when there are fewer other people in the building. Please dont book a face a face appointment if you have any fever symptoms, cough, sore throat, snotty or sinus congestion,... even if you dont think it is Coronavirus. We will offer assessment over the phone and the Doctor will arrange a face to face assessment as necessary. Please dont come into the building until the time of your appointment. If you arrive early, please wait in your car. Please limit any family or friends attending with you to one person. Our reception team will be asking if you have any symptoms of concern when you enter the building please answer truthfully. Keep up the good work, we cant afford to be complacent, please continue to socially distance. And just a reminder, Drs Katelyn Brooks and Tara Kurrajong are both accepting new patients.

04.01.2022 There are now 36 cases in Tasmania. To date all cases in Tasmania have been linked to international travel and/or cruise ships. There is community spread in NSW and QLD and starting in VIC and SA. We are told the testing criteria may change in coming days. We are moving to providing services via Telehealth wherever possible and limiting the number of patients who need to attend for face to face to reduce the risk to you, your family, our team and the wider community. You can... book telehealth appointments via HotDoc. Whilst telephone is always an option, phone Consults without video are very limiting. GPs can make a much better and safer assessment via Telehealth. We are providing telehealth via Skype. The Telehealth criteria are due to change on Monday so that all patients are eligible under Medicare. Please check in with your parents and grandparents, make sure they have an email address and a device that they can use for a Skype meeting. Please get Skype setup and logged in - please make a note of the Skype username as we will need it. It might be helpful for you to have a trial Skype meeting with your relatives to get them familiar and confident with the technology. Please assist them to learn how use HotDoc for booking Telehealth and Phone Consults and show them how to order repeat prescriptions. Please do this now, it will be too late once the community is in lockdown. Please wash your hands, avoid un-neccesary trips out, practice effective social distancing and wash your hands again.

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04.01.2022 Please be mindful of the latest federal directive. Whilst locally schools are not yet closed please avoid taking children if possible. Any new arrival from interstate as of midnight tonight will be in government supervised isolation for 14 days.

04.01.2022 As a GP clinic the charity we have chosen to support this year is Share the Dignity. March is Dignity Drive month. We are collecting sanitary protection donations to be forwarded to women in need. There is a collection point at reception if you have any supplies that you might be able to donate. Donate to a womens charity that makes a real, on-the-ground difference for girls and women experiencing homelessness, domestic violence and period poverty.... Share the Dignity collects thousands of sanitary products each year for women in need. Small dignities make a big difference. We campaign for justice for women in Australia #sharethedignity

03.01.2022 Our flu vaccines are on the way! We have now added flu clinics to our appointment book for next week. You can book via the HotDoc app, clicking the book now button on our home page or giving us a call on 03 6144 6550. With online booking please scroll down on the HotDoc page and you will see the GP name with flu clinic attached e.g. Dr Sarah Burbury - Flu Clinic. All doctors have appointments and you don't have to see your regular GP if another GP has times that suit bette...r. These appointments are for our regular patients who are eligible for the government funded vaccine. All patients aged 65 years or older All Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander patients 6months old or older Patients with a chronic disease e.g. diabetes, asthma or COPD/emphysema, cancer, heart disease, MS etc. Children-6 months to less than 5 years of age (limited stock at present) If you are not eligible for the government funded vaccine and would like a private vaccine please book a phone appointment so that we can arrange a script for you. We will be focussing our energies on providing immunisations during this session so won't easily be able to arrange scripts or discuss other issues, thank you for your understanding.

03.01.2022 Keep up the good work, remember any symptoms please give us a call to arrange testing or attend the respiratory clinic in Derwent Park.

02.01.2022 Dr Robbie Luelf is joining the practice from the 28th of July. Robbie loves the breadth of practice in GP, and has a particular interest in men's health, sexual health and LGBT health. You can book an appointment with him via Hotdoc, click the "book now" button on our home page or give the front desk team a call on 6144 6550.