CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION: (updated 04/04/2020)

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness where symptoms may include fever, cough or sore throat and difficulty breathing and can range in severity from very mild symptoms to pneumonia. Some people recover easily, others may get very sick very quickly. For more information click HERE.

How do I protect myself from Coronavirus?

World Health Organisation’s (WHO) standard recommendations are:

1. Frequently CLEAN HANDS thoroughly with soap and water or by using alcohol-based hand rub. Avoid touching your face unless you have cleaned your hands.
2. When coughing and sneezing cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue – throw the tissue away immediately and wash your hands.
3. Avoid close contact with anyone who has a fever and cough.
4. Seek early medical help if you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing.

Can I Get Tested?

The Western Australia Department of Health has expanded testing criteria. If you have symptoms or fall into any of the categories below, please go to a COVID Clinic for testing. If your respiratory symptoms are severe, call 000 for an ambulance or present to your nearest Emergency Department. Call before entering the hospital waiting room.

• Anyone who has BOTH a fever of 38 degrees or higher AND an acute respiratory infection (ie: cough, sore throat, shortness of breath) 

OR

• High risk workers (including Healthcare, Police, Aged or Disability service) with EITHER a fever of 38 degrees or higher OR an acute respiratory infection

OR

• People who have attended High Risk Settings where 2 or more people have contracted symptoms. This includes: All returned travellers, Cruise ship passengers, Aged & residential care, Rural & remote Aboriginal communities, Detention & correctional centres, Boarding schools, Military barracks, Geographically localised areas with increased risk of community transmission. 

Please read these SELF ISOLATION guidelines and who needs to self isolate.

For more information, please call the Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800020080.

All COVID-19 testing in the metropolitan area will be performed only at COVID clinics – please see link above. No tests will be accepted from metropolitan general practitioners. Click HERE to read the full statement.

All other Patients attending Third Avenue Surgery

Please call the practice before attending so that we can triage you effectively.

We would greatly appreciate anyone attending the practice at this time to make card payments instead of cash where possible or applicable. Thank you for your consideration. 

Third Avenue Surgery is a private billing, independently owned, community based general practice. Established in the early 1980’s, our doctors have been providing quality medical care for over 30 years.

Our first priority is to provide a caring service of the highest professional standard. Our doctors are all vocationally registered specialist GPs and collectively, possess a diverse wealth of knowledge and experience to offer you, an extensive range of medical services.

We are a closely knit team, with some of our doctors and staff having worked here for many years. Within our modern and friendly practice, we pride ourselves on our professionalism and attention to detail, all the while coupled with a genuine compassion for all. Your well-being and experience at our clinic is of the utmost importance to us.

Our Practice has once again successfully attained accreditation by AGPAL – an independent body that provides recognition to practices who meet defined professional standards and guidelines. Within the medical industry, to achieve accreditation, signifies a widely recognised mark of quality.

From our welcoming environment to our experienced health professionals, Third Avenue Surgery is your local trusted medical centre.

SmartVax Vaccination Monitoring now at Third Avenue Surgery.

Third Avenue Surgery is now using SmartVax, a real-time vaccine safety monitoring program using SMS technology. Find out more about how we care for our patients using SmartVax.

* Online appointments are available for selected doctors.

** With your consent, we offer SMS appointment reminders. Please be aware that these are sent as a courtesy and not to be relied upon as your only reminder.

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