East Devonport Medical
Practice Details |
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Address |
13 Stephen Street, Devonport 7310 |  Google Map of Practice |
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Phone & Fax |
Ph: 03 6427 9111 F: 03 6427 0101 | |||
Email |
doctors@edmc.com.au | |||
Website |
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RA Classification |
2 | |||
Accredited by |
RACGP | |||
Accreditation level |
Accredited to take GPT1, GPT2, GPT3 registrars | |||
Practice Hours
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M-F 8am-6pm, when on call Sat 9am-12pm | |||
Branch Practice |
No | |||
Associated Hospital |
Mersey Community Hospital - Latrobe North West Regional and Private - Burnie |
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Services offered by hospital |
24hr ED, HDU, General, Orthopaedic, ENT surgery, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dental, Day procedures, Sleep Studies, General Medicine, Cardiac Rehab, O&G, Special Care Nursery, Birthing Suites, Radiology, Pathology, Specialist Clinics, Pharmacy and Allied Health Services | |||
Distance from nearest hospital |
5kms | |||
VMO rights |
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No. acute beds |
100 | |||
Aged care beds/nursing home |
Medical Services provided to four local nursing homes | |||
After Hours Assistance |
GP Assist. Share Weekend on call with another local clinic | |||
Practice Management software |
Best Practice | |||
Electronic data/hard data/both |
Electronic | |||
Internet connection |
ADSL Broadband | |||
Billing type |
Private and Bulk Billing | |||
% bulk billed, %gap, %private |
Approx 75% bulk billed, 15% Private and 10% workers comp | |||
Practice protols for billing |
Bulk bill pensioners, health card holders and under 16 | |||
Practice Amenities |
Spacious, seperate toilets, private lunchroom, fully equipped kitchen. | |||
Building features |
Purpose built premises, air-conditioning, all 9 consulting room with windows with most having a view of local park | |||
Parking available |
Private carpark with private entrance | |||
Med Students, PGPPP, other regs |
Medical and nursing students | |||
Population served |
7622 active patients with database of 12651 in total | |||
Demographic of population |
Local families; from newborn through to elderly | |||
What is commonly seen |
Family medicine, chronic disease, immunisation, mental health problems, general medicine, workers comp and surgical procedures | |||
Staff Details |
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Practice Manager |
Margaret Criggie | |||
Number of Doctors |
Six doctors - 3 male and 3 female | |||
Doctors hours |
5 full time and 1 part time | |||
Doctors Special Interests |
Teaching: chronic disease management, diabetes, women's health, children's health, counselling and minor procedures | |||
Doctors qualifications |
FRACGP, DRANZCOG, grad Cert. Teaching & Learning | |||
Supervisors |
Dr Bryn Parry, Dr Suren Naiker | |||
Principal Supervisors Profile |
Dr Parry, Clapton and Naiker have been serving this community for a combined 70 years, and are highly regarded. | |||
How many nurses & coverage
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Two RNs in the clinic every day. One EN services the elderly community. Pathology nurses collects specimens at the clinic 2 mornings a week | |||
What allied health available |
Diasbetes Educator, Audiologist and Occupational Physician | |||
How many reception staff |
Five | |||
Registrar Details |
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Own room for registrar |
Yes | |||
Expected hours for registrar |
9am-12.30pm, 2pm-5.30pm | |||
Evenings |
No | |||
Nights |
One per week on call | |||
Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays |
Sat - Approx 2 morning sessions in a 6 month roster, Sunday & Public Holidays - when on call, | |||
On call and frequency |
Approx 1 weekend every 3 months | |||
On call support |
GP Assist triage all calls after 6.00pm. GP Supervisor available for advice | |||
Is part-time work available? |
On negotiation | |||
Number of patients per hour |
Usually 3-5 per hour depending on ability and confidence | |||
Practice training style |
Supervised consultations; mutual observation; video review; Weekly scheduled tutorial involving some patient consultations, Small group learning and Presentations, etc | |||
Method/forms of teaching |
Registrar involved in design to suit individual needs | |||
Procedures reg will be able to undertake during placement |
Standard GP general Medicine, procedures including implants, wedge resections and excision of skin lesions. | |||
Learning resources available |
Library, Therapeutic Guidelines and UptoDate available on desktop. | |||
Safety features |
Monitored security system, secure admin area, portable distress buttons, installed distress buttons and support staff available | |||
Registrar accomodation |
No, however we are happy to assist with finding suitable accommodation. | |||
Equipment
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ECG |
Yes | |||
Spirometry |
Yes | |||
Molemax or equivalent |
No | |||
Which GP Division covers practice |
GP North West | |||
Nat Min Terms & Conditions - % for each term |
Guaranteed minimum wage or % patients fees, whichever is higher. Calcaulated daily and paid weekly | |||
Period calculated 3/12 or 2/52 for eg |
1/52 | |||
+ superannuation or including |
Super 9% is paid in addition to the above | |||
Extra |
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Information about town and facilities |
Nearest Airport is 10 mins. Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal 3 mins. Devonport is a coastal city with fabulous beaches and walking tracks. Choice of Private and Public schooling in the area. Clinic is close to Banks, shopping centre and recreational facilities. | |||
Practice expectation of registrar |
Passion for learning and General Practice. Respect for colleagues and patients. Keen to participate in practice activities. Own car and current drivers licence. Current Medical Indemnity. Own Stethoscope and diagnostic set | |||
Practice ethos/philosophy |
The overall mission of this medical practice is: |
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