Infectious Disease Appointments

Do you have any of these symptoms?

Fever

Cough

Fever

Runny Nose

Shortness of breath

Diarrhoea

Nausea or muscle pain

Fatigue

Headaches

Change in smell or taste

If you have an appointment while you are unwell with any of the above symptoms we ask that you change your appointment to Telehealth or rebook to a later date where possible.

Face to Face Appointments

If a face to face appointment is necessary while you are unwell, please call and speak to Reception or one of our Nurses as we have specific procedures for infection control, including the patient waiting outside or in their car and with the Doctor wearing PPE during the consultation. We ask that you please call well in advance so we can best prepare for your appointment. Reception staff may ask you to have a Covid-19 RAT test prior to coming to your appointment. If you test positive to Covid-19, Influenza A or B or RSV and you require an appointment within 7 days, as per SA Health advice we ask you book a telehealth appointment. Please call and speak to our nurses if you feel an in-clinic appointment is necessary.

Telehealth Appointments

To be eligible for Medicare rebates on telehealth fees you must have had a face to face appointment in the clinic in the last 12 months. Please note that there may be circumstances when your doctor will need to arrange a face-to-face consultation after your Telehealth consultation, in order to complete their assessment and examination.

Masks & PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

As of April 1st 2024, mask usage at Port Pirie Medical Centre will be voluntary for both patients and staff. This means you can choose whether or not to wear a mask during your visit if you are well. Some Doctors and Nurse’s may still request mask usage in consultation rooms. Please help us maintain a safe environment by continuing to monitor for any viral illness and advise Reception at the time of booking.