IT IS A REQUIREMENT TO USE THE CHECK IN APP AND SHOW YOUR VACCINATION STATUS
UNVACCINATED VISITORS ARE DENIED ENTRY BY PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER, EXCEPT FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF MINORS <16, CARERS
ALL PATIENTS AND VISITORS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) precautions are taken: social distancing in the waiting room (chair are spaced, line not to cross at reception desk), plenty of hand sanitiser, upgraded daily cleaning schedule. If you have a fever OR sore throat/cough, shortness of breath, please call to schedule a telehealth/telephone appointment, do not come to the medical centre.
REGULAR PROGRAM
ANYONE 5-11 FOR FIRST AND SECOND SHOTS, 8 WEEKS APART (Pfizer kids)
ANYONE 12 AND ABOVE FOR FIRST AND SECOND SHOTS, 3 (Pfizer)/4 (Moderna) WEEKS APART
ANYONE 18 AND ABOVE FOR FIRST AND SECOND SHOTS, 3 WEEKS APART (Novavax)
ANYONE 18 AND ABOVE FOR FIRST AND SECOND SHOTS, 8 WEEKS APART (AstraZeneca)
IF IMMUNOCOMPROMISED, THIRD SHOT 2 MONTHS AFTER SECOND (Pfizer/Moderna/Novavax/AstraZeneca)
BOOSTER PROGRAM
ANYONE AGED 16 AND OVER 3 MONTHS AFTER SECOND SHOT (Pfizer/Moderna 16 and above/Novavax/AstraZeneca 18 and above)
MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 AM – 5 PM AND SAT 8 AM – 12 NOON
Cairns West Medical Centre is a small General Practice, with General Practitioners, Advanced Practice Nursing, a Medical Practice Assisting and a range of Allied Health providers, as well as Psychologists.
Our point of difference is we are truly your medical home, providing patient-centred, continuous, comprehensive, coordinated and above all compassionate care.
Our program, an effective partnership, recognises the expertise that you, our patients, bring to the medical encounter, as well as the evidence base and medical judgement of your clinician and team. Our patients are engaged in shared decision-making that respects their personal goals.
Our care team providers are affordable and accessible, and committed to quality and safety in healthcare.
Face to face and Telehealth appointments available.
Bulk Billing will not be routinely available, however, please always bring your Medicare Card to all appointments. In general, full payment is required at the time of the consultation. If financial issues are a concern, please discuss this with the doctor prior to any consultation. Patients are protected from excessive out-of-pocket costs through the Medicare Safety Net.
Billing and fees explained.
Most Common Consultation Fees can be seen on our fees (Medical Centre/ Nursing Homes) list. This is available at reception or through our website.
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