IMPORTANT UPDATE - NOVEL CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19)

7Springs Medical Practice is working closely with the Queensland Government Department of Health to help protect our patients, visitors and staff from COVID-19. Our practice remains open and fully functional, with the appropriate safeguards in place to ensure your safety.

We have implemented an onsite temperature screening station at the front door of our Practice – please only use the front door to enter or exit the building. Our lower level entrance to the Medical Practice has temporarily been closed.

If you think you may have COVID-19:

Phone us on (07) 4529 2777 and we will ask the following questions to triage you for an appointment:

• Have you travelled overseas in the last month?
• Have you had direct contact with any unwell person that has travelled overseas in the last 2 weeks?
• Are you unwell?
• Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms: Fever, Cough, Shortness of Breath, Sore Throat

Your doctor may be able to assist you with a Telehealth Appointment either over the phone or via video link. Should you need to be physically seen your doctor will discuss your options with you.

If you have serious symptoms such as difficulty breathing, call 000 for urgent medical help

If you have any of the following flu-like symptoms:

• Fever
• Cough
• Sore Throat
• Shortness of breath

Or if you have had close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with or suspected of having COVID-19 in the 14 days before getting sick, return to your car and phone 0413 976 914 or 0413 976 743.

For Further Information visit:

Qld Government Department of Health Website
https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19

Health Direct Symptom Checker
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/symptom-checker/tool/basic-details

RACGP COVIDSafe App
https://www.racgp.org.au/FSDEDEV/media/documents/Clinical%20Resources/Guidelines/COVIDSafe-fact-sheet.pdf

Employment Opportunities at 7Springs Medical Practice Toowoomba

7Springs Medical Practice are currently seeking experienced Medical Administrators and Registered Nurses. Find out details of our employment opportunities and how to apply.

Skin Cancer Clear - Dr Stuart Parker

Dr Stuart Parker has a passion for improving patient access to timely diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, Skin Cancer Clear is the culmination of this passion and vision for the future of bringing high quality care based on the latest evidence and technology to the people of Toowoomba. Dr Stuart Parker is accepting new patients at his Skin Cancer Clear clinic, you can book an appointment online.

A Compassionate, Quality, Innovative & Teaching General Practice

While a financially viable business is a requirement of any company, the 7Springs Medical Practice board of directors decided that Quality, Compassion, Innovation & Teaching should have equal importance in the development and life of our Toowoomba General Practice.

The 7Springs Medical Practice culture is underpinned by a commitment to our people and our patients. We live this culture through our 7Springs signature behaviours which include:

• being patient centric
• being empathetic and compassionate
• being personally empowered
• being innovative
• providing education
• working collaboratively across everything we do

After Hours Care

7Springs Medical Practice recommend you contact Toowoomba Private Emergency Group at St Vincent’s Hospital on 46904444 or Toowoomba Base Hospital on 46166000. Please be aware that fees may be incurred.

For Medical Emergencies

E.g. Chest pain, severe bleeding, breathing difficulties, allergic reaction, choking, unconscious, spinal injury, fitting or head injury: we advise you to call 000 immediately.

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