Highland Medical Centre in Madeley, Western Australia | Family medicine practice

Highland Medical Centre

Locality: Madeley, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9409 5000

Address: Madeley Health, 4/210 Wanneroo Rd 6065 Madeley, WA, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 It’s okay to feel overwhelmed in uncertain times. If you need some extra mental health information and support during this time, visit www.headtohealth.gov.au

23.01.2022 Are you a nervous flyer? This webinar could help.

23.01.2022 We are currently offering Face to Face and Tele Health Consultations. Both types of consultations can be booked by contacting our reception staff on 9409 5000 or book a Tele Health Consultation via our Online Booking Platforms: Hot Doc & Health Engine. Please be aware we are practicing social distancing policies in the practice and have hand sanitisers available for your use.

22.01.2022 Now that we have systems in place to consult safely with patients, we have the capacity to open our list to new patients once again. If you wish to register with the practice please call the reception desk on 9409 5000

21.01.2022 There are other ways to see your GP, including phone and video consultations. Speak to your GP or medical clinic to find out if telehealth is right for you. For more information on visit https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Telehealth

20.01.2022 We have introduced interim arrangements for the supply and delivery of prescribed medications. Your doctor will be able to consult with you over the telephone, Zoom or Skype, regarding your repeat prescriptions. Once the prescription is complete we can arrange to have your medicines delivered to your home via the Madeley Health Pharmacy. Dont run out of your medicines, give us a call!

20.01.2022 Dont neglect your general health and wellbeing because of coronavirus. Keep up your medical appointments by using telehealth from the comfort of your home. Learn more at www.mbsonline.gov.au//COVID-19%20Bulk-billed%20MBS%20teleh

18.01.2022 Medication Home Delivery Service We are working closely with Madeley Health Pharmacy to ensure you have a steady supply of medications. The pharmacy has set up a home delivery service to help support our patients through the Coronavirus outbreak. In some circumstances we can forward your prescription to the pharmacy for delivery.

17.01.2022 You must isolate while waiting for test results for COVID-19. Stay home. If you fail to do so you can be fined.

17.01.2022 If youre suffering any cold or flu like symptoms, give us a call. We will be able to advise you on the next course of action. Help Keep WA Safe!

17.01.2022 Good hygiene is in your hands. Regularly wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water. Learn more at health.gov.au

16.01.2022 We will be holding our Breast Cancer Care WA, Purple Bra Day fundraiser, on Thursday 10th September with a sausage sizzle. Come along and see our practice turn purple and our staff wearing their purple bras to support this great local charity. All money raised will stay in WA to help with financial assistance, specialist nurses and counsellors and assistance with food and fuel payments for those affected by breast cancer.... If you enter our prize draw at $2 each, you could be lucky and win $100! If you would like to donate on line, follow the link: https://purplebraday.com.au/hmcteam

15.01.2022 Highland Medical have decided to go into lock down due to the pandemic and out of safety concerns for our staff and patients. However, we will still be doing telephone consultations. Please call if you have any questions - 9409 5000. Immunisations and other essential services will go ahead, but we need to change our strategy on how to proceed with these. We will update as necessary but for now, please use Hot Doc to book or phone us directly. Anyone that presents at the pract...ice will not be allowed to enter unless previously advised. Chiropractic services will continue but please phone the practice to discuss this arrangement. We thank all our doctors, staff and patients for helping in these difficult times. Stay safe. Isolate. We may be apart, but we are united. See more

15.01.2022 For online bookings, please go to Hot Doc and create an account. Health Engine is not working at the moment. We will be switching to Hot Doc completely in the very near future.

15.01.2022 Telehealth Appointments We would like to advise we will be asking some of our most vulnerable and at risk patients to schedule a Telehealth appointment instead of attending our clinic. If you are already scheduled to see one of our Doctors, a member of our clinical team may call you to see if you are comfortable with a phone consultation.... On 13.03.2020 due to COVID-19, Medicare via the Federal Government introduced bulk-billed telehealth item numbers for practices to be used for patients who fall into the following categories: * People aged over 70; * Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged over 50; * Parents with new babies and people who are pregnant; * People with chronic health conditions or who are immuno-compromised; * People isolating themselves at home on the advice of a medical practitioner, in accordance with home isolation guidance issued by the AHPPC, and people who meet the current national triage protocol criteria for suspected COVID-19 infection after consultation with either the national COVID-19 hotline, state COVID-19 hotlines, registered medical or nursing practitioner or COVID-19 trained health clinic triage staff. People in isolation or quarantine for COVID-19 can see any eligible health provider through new telehealth items. Patients in the above vulnerable groups can additionally see a health provider via telehealth for any matter if they have seen any of our doctors at least once in the previous 12 months. So if you fit into the above categories, please phone us on 94095000 to arrange a telehealth consult with your usual doctor. Alternatively, for patients who do not fall into the above categories, Telehealth visits are NOT claimable from Medicare, so we have now introduced a fee for a standard consultation should you wish to have one. This will be $50. This fee will also apply to those who we would normally bulk bill if you do not meet the Telehealth bulk billing guidelines and you request a phone appointment. This can only be scheduled for appointments that do not require a face-to-face visit. For simple consultations such as a prescription renewal or referral, a fee of $20 will apply with no Medicare rebate claimable. These will be payable prior to your consultation.

13.01.2022 With all of the updates and constantly changing environment we thought we would give you an update on services available at the practice. You are still able to consult with a GP, Nurse and member of our Allied Health Team, although we will be practicing the social distancing regulations as much as we can. You should book a telehealth appointment online via Hotdoc or call the reception team as normal for your GP. The nurses and Allied Health practitioners will call you ahead... of your consultation to get some details relating to your health. Your GP will also contact you via telephone initially, however may use another means to view any symptoms you may have or may ask you to arrive in person to the practice. We ask that you come alone or are assisted by one person as we are trying to reduce the traffic through the practice at this time. When you arrive in the car park you should give us a call so that we may direct you to the appropriate waiting area. You will enter and exit via that door and will not be in any other part of the building. We have set up some outdoor waiting areas, near the rooms you will be consulting with your clinician. There is a reception area at the door near the pharmacy where you can chat with our receptionist and collect any items or paperwork you may have ordered (medical certificates, prescriptions, referrals etc). Our main priority is the safety of everyone at the practice including our patients. We have increased hygiene routines and have PPE on site for everyones protection, should you need it. There is also hand sanitiser throughout the building. Our services continue to run at the usual time: Mon - Thur 7am - 7pm Fri - 7am - 6pm Sat & Sun 9am - 5pm We would like to thank you for your continued support, patience and understand throughout this confusing time and we will continue to update you in this way as and when our situation changes.

13.01.2022 Our Over 65 years Flu Vaccination Clinic will commence on 7th April. Please give us a call if you would like to receive your free government flu shot.

13.01.2022 Know the signs of COVID 19......

12.01.2022 Coronavirus is changing the way we connect. Look after your mental wellbeing by staying socially connected, even if you are physically distant. www.health.gov.au//social-distancing-for-coronavirus-covid

12.01.2022 Just because we’re fighting a pandemic doesn’t mean other health issues stop. If you’re unwell at the moment, or have any health issues which need addressing, ...you should still make an appointment to see your doctor. Over the last two months, the number of people accessing health services has fallen significantly. We all know that dealing with something early is best, so if you have a health issue, don’t put off that trip to see your doctor. I can assure you that it's safe to do so, and appointments are available. Many clinics are doing video or phone appointments as well as in person consults. But as usual we will continue to ask that if you have symptoms of COVID-19 (like a fever, cough, sore throat or difficulty breathing), please call ahead first or visit a COVID clinic if there’s one in your area. If you’re feeling off, don’t put it off.

11.01.2022 We want to let you know our Australian Clinical Lab Pathology Collection Suite is operating as normal. However they have relocated to a new room with an external door so that you may enter and exit without coming into the main part of the building. All patients entering the building are screening prior to coming inside and only patients deemed as low risk will be able to enter inside. We have reduced patient traffic drastically in an effort to keep everyone safe from the th...reat of COVID 19. We also want to reassure you that all staff are making every to increase their hygiene routines. All equipment is disinfected after each patient visit and any clinician with face to face contact with a patient will be wearing PPE. Hand sanitiser is available for everyone to use. Dont put off having your vital tests done, give us a call today.

11.01.2022 May is Thyroid Awareness Month in Australia, which incorporates World Thyroid Day (25 May) and International Thyroid Awareness Week (25-31 May) CHECK YOUR NECK, REALLY WHY? At the start of May, the Australian Thyroid Foundations (ATF) Thyroid Awareness Month, the ATF is calling upon all Australians to be aware of their thyroid health.... The thyroid gland is located at the front of the neck, below the voice box. As part of the endocrine system, the thyroid plays a critical role in the healthy function of the body, influencing and regulating the activity of all cells and tissues. A healthy thyroid gland uses ingested iodine from iodine enriched foods to produce thyroid hormones which regulate body and brain growth and development, body temperature, energy levels and metabolic functions. Thyroid Disorders affect all Australians of all age groups and demographics. Awareness is the key to ensuring you do not overlook a thyroid disorder which could be affecting your health and well being. 1 in 10 Australians will be affected by some form of thyroid disorder 7 of the 10 are women Over 1 million Australians are undiagnosed 60,000 Australians are diagnosed each year Thyroid Cancer is increasing, affecting younger Australians Iodine Deficiency & Thyroid Disorders affect pregnancy outcomes for women of childbearing years. Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid) is a deficiency of thyroid hormone, which normally is made by the thyroid gland. Common symptoms and signs include: Fatigue Weakness Intolerance to cold Muscle aches and cramps Constipation Weight gain or difficulty losing weight Poor appetite Goiter (enlarged thyroid gland) Dry, rough skin Coarse hair or hair loss Eye and face swelling Deeper and/or hoarse voice Enlarged tongue Irregular or heavy menstrual periods Depression Memory loss Slowed thinking and mental activity Increased blood cholesterol levels Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid) is a condition in which there is an excessive amount of thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones regulate the metabolism of the cells. Common symptoms and signs include: Restlessness Agitation Anxiety Tremors Weight loss despite an increased appetite Sweating Rapid heart rate Intolerance to heat Frequent bowel movements If you have any concerns about your thyroid, call your GP to discuss.

11.01.2022 Don’t neglect your general health and wellbeing because of coronavirus. Keep up your medical appointments by using telehealth from the comfort of your home. Learn more at www.mbsonline.gov.au//COVID-19%20Bulk-billed%20MBS%20teleh

10.01.2022 Help us raise funds for this great local charity! Every dollar counts https://purplebraday.com.au/hmcteam

09.01.2022 Its okay to feel overwhelmed in uncertain times. If you need some extra mental health information and support during this time, visit www.headtohealth.gov.au

08.01.2022 If you're suffering any cold or flu like symptoms, give us a call. We will be able to advise you on the next course of action. Help Keep WA Safe!

07.01.2022 Less than 2 weeks ago, 4 confirmed cases - see our share of this post from 8th March - and now 64 confirmed cases. Lets stop the spread! Please, if you have any symptoms at all and you need a Doctor, we can call you. Dont be afraid to ask for help but please be aware we are trying to keep our staff and other patients safe too.

07.01.2022 We would like to welcome Dr Ahmed Kazmi back to the practice. He will be with us for the foreseeable future and is taking bookings from Wednesday 29th July. You can book an appointment via our website: www.highlandmedical.com.au or via Hot Doc: www.hotdoc.com.au

07.01.2022 We wish to inform all our patients that we are trying to ensure our practice is a safe environment for everyone who visits it and for our valuable staff who are working endlessly during the Coronavirus outbreak. We ask that if you are suffering any of the following symptoms: Sore Throat Fever... Shortness of Breath Flulike Symptoms and wish to consult with a GP, that you call our reception staff and inform them of this. We will ensure that a member of our clinical team will speak with you on the telephone or video consultation as soon as possible. We urge you NOT to come to the practice at this time and help us control the spread of Coronavirus.

06.01.2022 Flu Vaccinations Although we are closed for walk in appointments, we are administering private flu vaccinations to our regular patients this Friday morning. If you have NOT travelled recently, have NOT been in contact with a confirmed COVID 19 case and do not have any cold or flu symptoms inc shortness of breath, please give us a call to arrange an appointment. ... Over 65 government flu vaccinations will be administered after 1st April. Therefore we are taking this time to administer some private flu vaccinations before the over 65 flu clinic starts.

04.01.2022 Self Isolation Guidelines and Penalties People arriving in Western Australia who are caught breaching a directive to self-isolate for two weeks face up to a $50,000 fine as the state seeks to slow the spread of Coronavirus. WA Premier Mark McGowan made the announcement following a meeting of WAs Security and Emergency Committee of Cabinet in Perth, saying the extreme measures were designed to protect the community.... It came just hours after Prime Minister Scott Morrison revealed anyone arriving in Australia from overseas would be forced to self-isolate for 14 days from midnight (AEDT). In WA, the order will be enforced under the states Public Health Act and the Emergency Management Act and will involve penalties ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. for further information visit: www.health.gov.au

03.01.2022 if you have symptoms of COVID 19 AND have been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID 19 OR have recently travelled overseas you should visit a COVID 19 Clinic or telephone the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 020 080. COVID 19 Clinics are situated at: Royal Perth Hospital Tel: 9224 2244 Fiona Stanley Hospital Tel: 6152 2222 Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Tel: 6457 3333... If you are worried about possible COVID 19 symptoms you may be suffering, give us a call. We can arrange for a clinician to speak with you on the telephone. We urge you NOT to come to the practice in person at this time. For patients who are coming to the practice for a different reason, please try to come alone as we are trying to reduce the number of people in the practice to reduce the spread of infection and keep everyone safe. Thank you for assistance at this time

03.01.2022 Vaccination is the best protection against influenza (flu). There is no vaccine for COVID-19, but there is for influenza. Protect yourself and others get vaccinated.

03.01.2022 We Stay Here For You, Please Stay Home For Us Are you hoping that conversation goes well with your boss where you ask to work from home as you suffer from asthma? Are you concerned about not being able to see your mother or grandmother in the nursing home for the next few months or ever again? ... Are you worried about sourcing childcare in anticipation of potential school closures? Are you anxious that youve only just been treated for cancer and what this means for you moving into the future? Please appreciate that our practice staff and health care workers are not immune to COVID-19 and, share your human struggles. We are also faced with very real risks alongside an inability to source toilet paper on our one socially distanced outing for the fortnight. This week we have made the challenging decision to transition the structure of our practice in light of this unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. This decision was not taken lightly, nor was it driven by fear but rather motivated by upholding our responsibility in ensuring your safety. We are transitioning to a predominantly tele-health based clinic with provision for co-ordinated physical consultations, and dedicated clinics for vaccinations and essential procedures/reviews. Our priority is to first do no harm and to provide the best service possible medical care during this current climate. Please support us, in trying to continue to support you to the best of our abilities.

01.01.2022 Our Chiropractic Service is currently seeing patients as normal, however we have introduced a few changes........

01.01.2022 Update.... We wish to inform our patients that we continue to deliver family planning services at this time. We are still able to insert and remove implanon devices too.... Please make a tele health consultation via our website (www.highlandmedical.com.au), via Hotdoc (www.hotdoc.com.au) or over the telephone (9409 5000) in the first instance.

01.01.2022 The differences between Coronavirus, Seasonal Flu and the Common Cold

01.01.2022 Just because were fighting a pandemic doesnt mean other health issues stop. If youre unwell at the moment, or have any health issues which need addressing, ...you should still make an appointment to see your doctor. Over the last two months, the number of people accessing health services has fallen significantly. We all know that dealing with something early is best, so if you have a health issue, dont put off that trip to see your doctor. I can assure you that its safe to do so, and appointments are available. Many clinics are doing video or phone appointments as well as in person consults. But as usual we will continue to ask that if you have symptoms of COVID-19 (like a fever, cough, sore throat or difficulty breathing), please call ahead first or visit a COVID clinic if theres one in your area. If youre feeling off, dont put it off.