Latrobe Family Medical Practice
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Practice Details |
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Address |
45b Gilbert Street, Latrobe 7307 | RACGP 2011 Practice of the year |
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Phone & Fax |
Ph:03 6426 1141 F: 03 6426 2629 | |||||
Email |
klowry@lfmp.com.au | |||||
Website |
www.lfmp.com.au | |||||
RA Classification |
2 | |||||
Accredited by |
RACGP | |||||
Accreditation level |
Accredited to take GPT1, GPT2, GPT3 registrars | |||||
Extedended Skills Post |
Community Paediatrics ... read more | |||||
Practice Hours
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M-F - 8.30-6.00, Sat - 9.00-12.00noon, Sun & P/Hols Closed | |||||
Branch Practice |
No | |||||
Associated Hospital |
Mersey Community Hospital | |||||
Services offered by hospital |
24hr ED, HDU, special care nursery, general surgery, oncology, orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology, ENT surgery, dental, day procedures, sleep studies, general medicine, cardiac rehab, O&G, radiology, pathology, specialist clinics, pharmacy, birthing suites, allied health services | |||||
Distance from nearest hospital |
2km | |||||
VMO rights |
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No. acute beds |
100 | |||||
Aged care beds/nursing home |
High level of involvement with the local nursing home; some involvement with nursing homes in nearby Devonport | |||||
After Hours Assistance |
GP Assist (triage service), shared oncall roster with 2 nearby practices | |||||
Practice Management software |
Best Practice Management | |||||
Electronic data/hard data/both |
Electronice | |||||
Internet connection |
ADSL | |||||
Billing type |
Mixed | |||||
% bulk billed, %gap, %private |
40% bulk billed, 25% concession, 35% private | |||||
Practice protols for billing |
Bulk bill aged pensioners and routine immunisations & nurse services. Discount rates for concession card holders. Private billing for non-concession | |||||
Practice Amenities |
Purpose built premises (Nov 2007), shower, seperate male & female staff toilets, great staff room, coffee machine | |||||
Building features |
Spacious, well equipped, warm & inviting decor and fittings. | |||||
Parking available |
Plenty | |||||
Med Students, PGPPP, other regs |
Steady stream of medical students | |||||
Population served |
7,300 'active' patients from a total of 22,000 on our books | |||||
Demographic of population |
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What is commonly seen |
A wide range of presenting problems, typical of rural general practice | |||||
Staff Details |
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Practice Manager |
Kathy Lowry | |||||
Number of Doctors |
11 | |||||
Doctors hours |
Ranging range from 3 sessions to 9 sessions per week. | |||||
Doctors Special Interests |
Paediatrics, asthma, aged care, diabetes, family planning, food intolerances, veterans' affairs, womens' health, obstetrics, palliative care | |||||
Doctors qualifications |
FRACGP, Dip Obs, DCH, DRACOG, FRACP | |||||
Supervisors |
Dr Geoff Shannon, Dr John Gray | |||||
Principal Supervisors Profile |
Dr Geoff Shannon spent 15 yrs in specialist general paediatric practice (FRACP) while providing on call paediatric service at the Mersey Community Hospital | |||||
How many nurses & coverage
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2.3 Nursing Staff. Special qualifications and interest include nurse immuniser, diabetes, aged care assessments, wound management | |||||
What allied health available |
Physiotherapist (F/T), Diabetes Educator, Audiologist, Podiatrist | |||||
How many reception staff |
5.1 FTE, plus a P/T Enhanced Primary Care Coordinator | |||||
Registrar Details |
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Own room for registrar |
Probably not, however room changes are kept to a minimum. Trolley provided for registrar's exclusive use | |||||
Expected hours for registrar |
3.5 hour sessionscommencing at 8.30am or 1.30pm | |||||
Evenings |
Nil | |||||
Nights |
Nil | |||||
Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays |
Sat - approx 1 morning session every 2 or 3 months, Sun - Nil, P/Hol - Nil | |||||
On call and frequency |
Approx 1 weknight every month plus 1 weekend every 2 months | |||||
On call support |
GP Assist triage all after hours calls, GP Supervisor available for advice | |||||
Is part-time work available? |
Yes | |||||
Number of patients per hour |
Generally 4 per hour | |||||
Practice training style |
Inclusive learning environment, with a variety of methods and learning opportunities | |||||
Method/forms of teaching |
For registrars, scheduled regular one-one-one tutorials plus opportunistic corridor teaching (includeing allied health) accompanying other doctors to nursing homes, workplaces etc For all doctors & nurses - regular discussion meetings and presentations | |||||
Procedures reg will be able to undertake during placement |
Excision of skin lesions, insertion/removal of hormone implants, cryotherapy, joint injection/aspiration, wedge resection | |||||
Learning resources available |
Large and varied library of textbooks, numerous online resources grouped in a shared favourites folder | |||||
Safety features |
4 x portable panic buttons, monitored security system, medical emergency button on all phones, doctor positioned closer to door than patient, support staff always available | |||||
Registrar accomodation |
We are happy to assist with finding suitable accommodation | |||||
Equipment
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ECG |
Yes, PC integrated | |||||
Spirometry |
Yes | |||||
Molemax or equivalent |
No | |||||
Which Medicare Local covers practice |
Tas Meicare Local North West | |||||
Nat Min Terms & Conditions - % for each term |
Guaranteed minimum wages or % of patients fees, whichever is higher. | |||||
Period calculated 3/12 or 2/52 for eg |
Calculated daily, paid fortnightly | |||||
+ superannuation or including |
Super is paid in additon to the above | |||||
Extra |
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Information about town and facilities |
Fabulous beaches only a 15 minute drive from Latrobe. Great short walks and bush walking. |
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Practice expectation of registrar |
Desire for learning and sharing; passion for general practice; respect for colleagues and patients; honesty and openness; strive for quality. | |||||
Practice ethos/philosophy |
Our mission is to provide the highest standard of patient care whilst incorporating a holistic approach toward diagnosis and management of illness. We are committed to promoting health, wellbeing and disease prevention for all patients. We do not discriminate in the provision of excellent care and aim to treat all patients with dignity and respect. | |||||
