Hawthorne Clinic in Hawthorne, Queensland, Australia | Family medicine practice

Hawthorne Clinic

Locality: Hawthorne, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3399 5444

Address: 171 Riding Road 4171 Hawthorne, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Seeing your GP is crucial to the health and wellbeing of you and your family - especially during a pandemic. Question: Is seeing my GP safe during the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic? Answer: Yes. At Hawthorne Clinic, weve put measures in place to ensure your safety while consulting with our doctors.... Learn about our efforts on: www.hawthorneclinic.com.au.

24.01.2022 We are closed on ANZAC Day. The annual day of remembrance, respect and recognition for all Australian and New Zealand services personnel - ANZAC Day - is tomorrow: Saturday, 25 April 2020.... As a mark of our regard, Hawthorne Clinic will NOT be open. (We will re-open on Monday, 27 April 2020, at 7:30am.)

24.01.2022 Our new video consults: step-by-step instructions As of Monday, 20 April 2020, we are officially launching telehealth video appointments to respond to the restrictions and necessities imposed by COVID-19. They will be just like a regular doctors appointment, just via a video call from the comfort, privacy and safety of your own home. ... And, if your doctor feels it is necessary, youll still be called in for an in-person appointment. Heres how it works. 1: Call Hawthorne Clinic reception to discuss your appointment 2: Then, just before your scheduled appointment time, go to hawthorneclinic.com.au and click the green button 3: Follow the prompts and add your details when asked 4: Wait at the next screen for your doctor to start the telehealth call 5: Consult with your doctor as normal If you have any technical issues, call reception on 07 3399 5444. More details at: https://www.hawthorneclinic.com.au//Our-new-video-consults

24.01.2022 Hawthorne Clinic is excited to welcome a new doctor to the team - Dr Ruth Best. With over 30 years of General Practice experience, Dr Best has worked both as a locum in Brisbane and Central Queensland and as a resident GP in the Redlands. Dr Best specialises in womens health - often for multiple generations of the same family. ... When not working as a GP, Dr Best has pursued a love of teaching at the University of Queensland and Bond University.

23.01.2022 This is our new Respiratory Symptoms Clinic that we have installed just outside the main practice. If you are called in for an appointment and have any respiratory symptoms at all, you will be seen in this new provisional clinic. It is for everyones safety that we minimise any possible contact with coronavirus. The clinics deluxe tent was supplied and installed by the amazing crew at Events In Tents in less than 24 hours after we enquired. We are so thankful!

23.01.2022 At Hawthorne Clinic, we’re welcoming local families to volunteer for the Sleep Transitions And Regularity Study (STARS), currently being undertaken by the University of Queensland. The researchers are looking into childhood sleep development and want to work with families of children aged 9-12 months to explore how early childhood sleep patterns relate to behaviour, learning and health. If selected, you and your child’s participation will involve keeping a diary, monthly chec...k-ins, six-monthly online survey, sleep measurements, play-based activities and observations. Hawthorne Clinic is not part of STARS, but we think it is worthwhile so we invite you to find out more at https://survey.app.uq.edu.au/starstudy.aspx.

22.01.2022 We are upgrading one of our examination beds, if anyone is interested in this one. Still in very good condition.

22.01.2022 Some of our lovely HC ladies took some time out to attend the Annual AMAQ Women in Medicine Breakfast this morning. A fun time was had by all, with Dr Natalie even winning a lucky door prize!

21.01.2022 If you have cold or flu symptoms, then please know we have set up a special clinic specifically to help. Question: What is this new clinic? Answer: Its our dedicated respiratory symptoms clinic. After being triaged during your telehealth consult, you may be booked in to see a GP in our respiratory clinic. It is staffed by nurses and doctors wearing full protective equipment. This clinic ensures that your health needs continue to be met while keeping you, other patients and o...ur staff safe. Book a telehealth appointment today to get the ball rolling. Phone: 07 3399 5444.

18.01.2022 Wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Yes, the festive season is nearly upon us. Just like you, our GPs are looking forward to summer breaks. So, during Christmas-New Year some of the team be on leave. While well only have a few doctors on at various times, everything else is still business as usual. The only days were closed are the official public holidays and Sundays (as usual).... So, from all the team at Hawthorne Clinic, we hope you have a great holiday break and we wish you all the best for 2020. See you next year!

17.01.2022 Through the past month, a few faces around Hawthorne Clinic have been sporting a bit more fuzz than usual. Yes, our annual Movember charity fundraising push has been underway. Now, even though November is over, weve decided to keep up the fundraising effort going as we push towards our $500 goal. As you can see, our moustache-growing efforts have produced mixed results. Yasu and Caleb have fairly good beards on their way. Keith is been sporting a thick handlebar mo. As for Lucas, he seems to somehow to have less facial hair overall. Were looking forward to it being over, to be honest, Lucas laughs. Beards and summer dont mix! The team is close to its fundraising goal and every dollar helps. You can donate in person at the clinic or online at https://moteam.co/hawthorne-clinic-mobro-s?mc=1.

16.01.2022 Should our doctors see it as necessary and in accordance with public health guidelines, we can test you for COVID-19. Question: Are you worried you might have coronavirus/COVID-19? Answer: There are a number of options for being tested for COVID-19. One option is to come in for testing at our respiratory clinic. Usually, were able to tell you the results within 24-48 hours.... Find out more by talking to our reception desk today: Phone: 07 3399 5444.

16.01.2022 Throughout the crisis, our suppliers have been amazing in their support and speedy turnarounds of our requests as circumstances rapidly change. We are very thankful to all of them. We have strong relationships with them and were working collaboratively for the best and safest results for you, our patients, as well as our staff and broader community.

16.01.2022 Book now for your 2020 flu vaccine With coronavirus/COVID-19 continuing to be a significant issue throughout the world, it is even more important to protect yourself during the 2020 influenza season. The influenza viruses that will affect Brisbane this year are unique. This makes vaccination against the flu even more important.... The risk to your health of the 2020 influenza strains is significant. The risk to you of having both influenza and coronavirus together is potentially catastrophic. You can take action. We have good stocks of the Quadrivalent and the Over-65s 2020 influenza vaccines. A simple vaccine goes a long way to protecting you and your family. The time to book your flu vaccinations is now. Contact our reception team: * Phone 07 3399 5444 * Email: [email protected] * Online: www.hawthorneclinic.com.au/contact Note well: As part of our anti-COVID-19 measures, we cannot currently accept walk-in consultations. You must contact us first to discuss consultation options that protect the safety of yourself and our frontline medical staff.

15.01.2022 Hawthorne Clinic’s telehealth consultations allow our doctors to treat patients safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Question: How can I get good healthcare in a telehealth consultation? Answer: If your GP is familiar with your medical history, it’s likely there will be no difference from usual routine consultations - only the scope for physical examination is limited. If your doctor needs to see you face-to-face to examine or treat you, they will request an in-person consult...ation. Still have questions? Contact us today to see how we can help. Phone: 07 3399 5444.

15.01.2022 WERE HIRING Hawthorne Clinic is looking for a part-time RN with clinical experience to help care for an expanding patient base. ABOUT THE ROLE Suits energetic registered nurse... Part of a friendly and experienced team Usual 8-10 hours a week Additional shifts available to cover leave for other nursing team members Broad demographic mix of patients, with many young families moving into the area. ABOUT HAWTHORNE CLINIC We are a private-billing, accredited and family-owned practice with well-equipped treatment rooms. Our systems are fully computerised and our reception team is highly experienced. At Hawthorne Clinic, we have been caring for the local Bulimba-Balmoral-Hawthorne community since the early 1920s. The clinic is well positioned in the busy Hawthorne Medical Centre, which also includes pathology, pharmacy, dental, physiotherapy, psychology and dieticians. ENQUIRE Please send your enquiry to our Nursing Coordinator, Melinda Collinge, at [email protected].

15.01.2022 As Australia and Queensland continue to achieve good results in controlling COVID-19, Medicare and Queensland Health have made a few positive updates to their guidelines. This means something of a welcome return to normal for you with Hawthorne Clinic. First up: face-to-face appointment booking is back. Yes, you can now again directly book face-to-face appointments with your GP. However, our anti-COVID-19 screening process is still in place. We're still offering telehealth ...appointments too. What this means is you now can choose between the thoroughness of an in-person consultation and the convenience of a telehealth consultation. The fee and Medicare rebates are the same for either. In terms of billing, as of 1 October 2020, Medicare changed the funding guidelines for telehealth appointments. They are now be billed in line with our standard practice fees of $83 with a Medicare rebate of $38.75.

14.01.2022 HAVE YOU HAD YOUR FLU VACCINATION YET? In 2020, the rate of influenza is at an all-time low. Have you done your part? It isnt too late to organise your 2020 influenza vaccination.... Contact reception to book your appointment.

12.01.2022 Over the past week, our area has seen an increase in COVID-19 numbers. It's a concerning development. Please contact us about testing if you have any respiratory symptoms at all - no matter how mild. When you contact us, the team will guide you towards the most efficient way to be tested.... Together, we can help protect our community.

12.01.2022 Say hello to Niki OBrien - our newest team member. Shes on the reception desk full-time as a friendly face welcoming patients. "I am so excited. Everyone here is so lovely, Niki says. I love that at family GPs you get to see generations come through and see them in their ups and downs - to see the children grow up. That is rewarding and meaningful to me, she says. ... I want to bring my own kind of friendly, caring and approachable energy to the clinic. That is what I want to be known for."

10.01.2022 Today, 10 September, is Australias national day when we ask Are you OK? of someone our gut instinct tells us might be struggling. And 2020 has been a tough one: the bushfires, then COVID-19 and now a recession. With so many challenges, its even more important for us all to stay connected and, if youre able, be willing to support others.... So, when you ask R U OK? and the answer isnt affirmative, there are resources out there for continuing what can be a difficult, yet necessary, conversation. At Hawthorne Clinic we encourage you to visit www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day for more free information. Because asking R U OK? isnt just for one day: it could be any day, and its always good to know how to continue the conversation.

10.01.2022 Remaining focused on your healthcare Dear patients and community, At Hawthorne Clinic, our policies and procedures continue to evolve in our approach to caring for all our patients during this worrisome time.... As the demand for health services increases, we have increased the number of doctors and nurses consulting each day. Were focused on ensuring that healthcare not related to COVID-19 continues as seamlessly as possible. When you visit the practice you will notice that were strict in our managing of infection control. You will be asked questions to assess your risk and you may be instructed to wear a mask or wait somewhere that decreases the risk of infection to other patients. Your doctor or nurse may wear a mask or face shield to protect themselves and others. You may be called by reception to be offered a telephone consultation rather than coming into the practice. In an effort to stop potentially infectious patients from attending the clinic in this high-risk time and to, therefore, protect all patients, we are now offering private telephone consultations. More details on these are available on our site: https://www.hawthorneclinic.com.au//Remaining-focused-on-y Thank you for your understanding and patience. The spread of the coronavirus and the Australian Governments response to the pandemic is a continually changing situation. Yours in health, Dr Carmen Main

09.01.2022 We have excellent stocks of the 2020 flu vaccine As coronavirus/COVID-19 remains a persistent threat in Australia, the flu season is ramping up. In isolation, either of these respiratory viruses is significant. To contract both at the same time greatly increases your risk of an adverse health outcome. This is why protecting the health of each member of your family wherever possible - including your parents - is especially important in 2020.... There is something you can do: get your Quadrivalent or Over-65s 2020 influenza vaccine as soon as possible. At Hawthorne Clinic, we have excellent stocks of both vaccines on hand. So far, thousands of your neighbours have already taken action; however, the more people who are protected, the less the flu can act to worsen the current public health emergency. The time to book your flu vaccinations is now. Contact our reception team: Phone 07 3399 5444 Email: [email protected] Online: www.hawthorneclinic.com.au/contact Note well: As part of our anti-COVID-19 measures, we are not accepting walk-in doctor visits. You must contact us first. This measure is there to protect both you and our frontline medical staff.

09.01.2022 Today, 10 September, is Australia’s national day when we ask Are you OK? of someone our gut instinct tells us might be struggling. And 2020 has been a tough one: the bushfires, then COVID-19 and now a recession. With so many challenges, it's even more important for us all to stay connected and, if you're able, be willing to support others.... So, when you ask R U OK? and the answer isn't affirmative, there are resources out there for continuing what can be a difficult, yet necessary, conversation. At Hawthorne Clinic we encourage you to visit www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day for more free information. Because asking R U OK? isn’t just for one day: it could be any day, and it’s always good to know how to continue the conversation.

07.01.2022 The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how Hawthorne Clinic works with patients and their families. Question: How do your new processes affect me? Answer: Weve implemented initial phone or video telehealth consultations and we no longer accept routine walk-in patients. The new procedures allow our doctors to provide care to you at home, if appropriate, and to safely treat you in the clinic, if needed. We will continue to offer emergency care as usual.... Need to see a GP? Book a telehealth consultation today. Phone: 07 3399 5444.

07.01.2022 Coronavirus/COVID-19 updates: 1. Telehealth All doctor consultations now will be initially via telephone or video. Because we must protect both patients and doctors from being inadvertently exposed to coronavirus, you cannot come into our clinic physically unless your doctor recommends a face-to-face consultation during your initial telehealth consultation.... 2. Our new Respiratory Symptom Clinic If you have ANY respiratory symptoms and we ask you to come in for a consultation, you will be seen in our new provisional Respiratory Symptom Clinic which is just outside. You will not enter the practice. 3. Regular health care remains important Staying healthy is even more of a priority during a pandemic. Regular vaccinations, childhood health checks, antenatal care, family planning, diabetes checks, GP Management Care Plans and Veterans Affairs services - all will continue to be available. 4. Mental health Mental health becomes a higher priority than ever during confronting times. If youre feeling symptoms of anxiety, depression, distress or another mental health worry please make a telehealth appointment with us. Mental health consultations and Mental Health Care Plans are available via telehealth. Other avenues for mental health assistance include: * https://headtohealth.gov.au/covid-19-support/covid-19 * https://mindspot.org.au/coronavirus * https://www.beyondblue.org.au//looking-after-your-mental-h * Lifeline 131114 5. Influenza vaccinations Now is the time to get your influenza vaccination. It is crucial that Australia decreases the amount of influenza going around during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please call us on 07 3399 5444 for booking options. 6. The Hawthorne Clinic Community Thank you! Weve been overwhelmed with the response from our patients during the past few months. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we negotiate the everchanging health care landscape. Thank you for your kind words and gestures of support in these trying times. 7. Stay in the loop Both the nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and the response of the Australian Government is continually changing. Keep yourself updated via our site, via https://www.qld.gov.au//conditions/he/coronavirus-covid-19 and you can also call the National Coronavirus Hotline 1800 020 080. The Australian Government has also just released a great coronavirus app just search Coronavirus wherever you get your apps.

07.01.2022 Say hello to Niki O’Brien - our newest team member. She's on the reception desk full-time as a friendly face welcoming patients. "I am so excited. Everyone here is so lovely, Niki says. I love that at family GPs you get to see generations come through and see them in their ups and downs - to see the children grow up. That is rewarding and meaningful to me, she says. ... I want to bring my own kind of friendly, caring and approachable energy to the clinic. That is what I want to be known for."

06.01.2022 One of our popular GPs, Dr Yasu Takao, recently represented us at the GP19 conference held in Adelaide by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). As well as attending the event, Dr Takao also presented in the conferences inaugural PitchFest session. A "Shark Tank" style event, Dr Takao, along with NSW-based collaborator Dr Bronwen Spalding, presented Aridocs.net - an artificial intelligence (AI) that helps GPs improve their workflow. Receiving an honourable mention, Aridocs.net took 3rd place overall out of a field of 80 entrants and 10 finalists. Well done, Dr Takao and Dr Spalding!

06.01.2022 If you are interested, please enquire. Or, if you know someone suitable, please forward the job posting.

06.01.2022 Should our doctors request it, you can come in to see us at the clinic in person. Question: Is it safe to come inside the practice? Answer: Yes. Hawthorne Clinic triages every person who attends an appointment. This allows us to ensure all patients with any respiratory symptoms are seen in a separate area and do not spend time in the main clinic. It means that when you come in you can be sure weve taken every precaution to protect you from being exposed to respiratory infect...ions. Still have questions? Get in touch and our reception staff will help. Phone: 07 3399 5444.

05.01.2022 Movember has kicked off at Hawthorne Clinic! Four of our team are participating in Movember 2019 to try to change the face of mens health. Reception team member Caleb Pitt, GPs Dr Keith MacLaverty and Dr Yasu Takao, plus practice manager, Lucas Down, hung up their razors on November 1. Its uncertain exactly what the results will be in a months time. Both Yasu and Caleb say they might struggle to grow much, but theyre still keen to join in.... But why Movember? The answer is that globally men have comparatively poorer health and shorter lifespans than women. Australia is no exception to this. Our hope is that being part of Movember can start a few conversations and help remove the stigma surrounding mens health and have a bit of fun doing it. To help in our fundraising efforts, go to: https://au.movember.com/team/2347141 See more

05.01.2022 Over the past week, our area has seen an increase in COVID-19 numbers. Its a concerning development. Please contact us about testing if you have any respiratory symptoms at all - no matter how mild. When you contact us, the team will guide you towards the most efficient way to be tested.... Together, we can help protect our community.

04.01.2022 COVID-19 update: current processes and policies from our Practice Manager During this current pandemic, our absolute priority at Hawthorne Clinic is to keep our staff and our patients as protected as possible against the risks of contracting the COVID-19 virus. To achieve this, it has been necessary to implement significant changes to how we serve your healthcare needs. Among the most noticeable changes are:... A bulk-billed Telehealth consultation (either video or phone) is the initial step in ALL interactions with a GP. In many cases, this will be sufficient to meet the patients requirements. If not, the GP will arrange for the patient to attend the practice for a face-to-face consultation. (All face-to-face consultations, including Respiratory Clinic visits, are billed privately as per our usual billing policy). For patients who do attend the practice, you will notice that we are limiting your entrance inside the practice until absolutely necessary. We appreciate that these changes, along with our other infection control processes, can be somewhat onerous and inconvenient. We apologise for any inconvenience caused; however, we remain committed to doing what we believe to be necessary to keep our people and practice community safe. We acknowledge that everyone is under heightened levels of stress and pressure as this pandemic rolls on. Were all committed to doing our best to serve you in a polite and efficient manner. Likewise, we ask that our community commits to treating our doctors and staff with respect and tolerance in your interactions with us. Together, with patience and understanding, we can navigate our way through these uncertain times. Kind Regards, Lucas Down Practice Manager

04.01.2022 Hawthorne Clinics telehealth consultations allow our doctors to treat patients safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Question: How can I get good healthcare in a telehealth consultation? Answer: If your GP is familiar with your medical history, its likely there will be no difference from usual routine consultations - only the scope for physical examination is limited. If your doctor needs to see you face-to-face to examine or treat you, they will request an in-person consult...ation. Still have questions? Contact us today to see how we can help. Phone: 07 3399 5444.

02.01.2022 Update your records! Hawthorne Clinic has a new fax number: 07 3395 6757.

01.01.2022 Currently at Hawthorne Clinic, we are trying to accurately diagnose those people who may be infected with COVID-19 - also called "coronavirus" - and to prevent spread of the virus to others. You will be asked additional questions at the time of booking and when checking in to reception to determine your level of risk. Our self check-in kiosk will not be available to facilitate correct triage of at risk patients. You will also notice this "STOP sign" poster when you approach ...the entrances to our practice. Please carefully follow all instructions given by medical experts.

01.01.2022 Hawthorne Clinic is excited to welcome yet another new doctor to the team - Dr Wendy Harvey. Dr Harvey has been practising medicine since 2000 in roles in both the private and public systems. A keen interest in public health saw her pursue a career as a general practitioner, a role shes enjoyed for more than three years now. ... Dr Harveys focuses as a GP include evidence-based medical practice, working with older patients and womens health.