COVID-19

COVID has changed the way we practice.

Telehealth and face-to-face appointments available

Who can receive telehealth services

Telehealth services are available nationally in 2024

To be eligible for GP telehealth services patients must have had a face-to-face consultation with their GP or another GP in the same practice, in the 12 months before the telehealth service. There are some limited exceptions, including patients who are subject to isolation or quarantine due to state or territory COVID-19 public health orders.

We want to protect staff and patients alike, and request people with respiratory symptoms especially use this service.

Please phone 9559 6601 and book your telephone appointment time.

We will be able to email certificates for your work so that you can isolate at home in safety.
NOTE – It is not a phone service for unreasonable demands. You may be advised to come in for clinical review.

In-person, telephone and video appointments available

Positive COVID test. Find out if you qualify for anti-virals

What should I do if I test positive?

NSW Health recommends you:

stay home until your acute symptoms have gone
wear a mask indoors and on public transport, if you must leave your home
avoid large gatherings and indoor crowded places
don't visit people at higher risk of severe illness.
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/testing-managing/advice-for-confirmed

If you need information about COVID-19 or COVID-19 vaccines, call the Australian Government's National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

When to call triple zero - 000

If you or the patient are experiencing any of the following:

central or crushing chest pain lasting more than 10 minutes
Unconscious, fainting or drowsy or a seizure (fit)
severe difficulty breathing or skin turning blue or pale or cold or clammy or mottled. Coughing up blood
severe bleeding or inability to control bleeding with pressure
sudden inability to move or speak, or sudden facial drooping
So breathless you're unable to speak in sentences
Confusion
Passing no urine or a lot less urine than usual

Call triple zero (000) immediately. If you’re using a mobile phone and triple zero (000) isn’t answering, try calling 112.

Tell the paramedics when they arrive that you, or the person you’re with is a confirmed case or suspected case of COVID-19.

Oral treatments for COVID -19

Did you know there are new medications to reduce the risk of severe disease?

They must be started within the first 5 days of illness. We can get the prescription to you.

Find out if you qualify: https://www.health.gov.au/health-alerts/covid-19/treatments/oral

Please call & let our staff know you have tested positive.

Earlwood General Practice

Be patient with our checking in process at reception

Welcome to our clinic, we put safety first