National Home Doctor Service is available for after hours visits to ensure our continuity of care. They can be contacted on 13 SICK (13 7425).
For urgent medical attention please call :
Ambulance - 000
Sandringham Hospital Emergency Department - 9076 1470
Cabrini Hospital Malvern Emergency Department - 9076 1500
- The fee for this is $23.
- It is necessary that you will have seen your doctor within the last 6 months.
- Repeat prescriptions for sedatives, sleeping pills and narcotics are not provided using this service.
- These prescriptions need to be picked up at reception.
- The fee for this is $23.
- You must have seen a doctor within the last 6 months.
- Referrals cannot be backdated.
- We can only provide repeat referrals, you must have already seen the specialist before.
- Patients medical records and other health information is to be kept where there is staff supervision and kept out of view and access by the public.
- Computer screens have automated screen savers engaged to ensure other patients and visitors are unable to view information.
- Conversations discussing patients are avoided in the Reception area.
- Disposal of patient records is achieved through shredding and use of an accredited secure document disposal company.
- Medical information in an electronic format is transmitted via encrypted format using secure messaging software.
- Medical information is only mailed through secure post.
- Patient diagnostic results and correspondence, whether in electronic or hard copy format is always forwarded to the relevant Doctor.
- Facsimile, printers and other electronic communication devices are located so they are only accessible to the Doctors and other authorised staff.
- All faxes containing confidential information are only faxed to numbers after checking the fax number is correct. The word “Confidential” is recorded on the fax coversheet.
- Patient information is only to be sent via email if it is securely encrypted.
- Close the consulting room door during consultations.
- Draw screens for patient privacy purposes during examination.
- Knock and wait for a reply before opening a closed consultation door.
- Keep all prescription paper, sample medications, equipment, medical records and other personal patient information secure.
- Specific systems have been put in place to protect the privacy, security and integrity of patients’ records.
- All staff are trained in computer security.
- The Practice Manager & IT Support oversee maintenance of computers and their security.
- Each Staff member is bound by the signed privacy clause contained in the employment agreement.
- All information received in the course of a consultation between a Doctor and the patient is considered personal and private health information.
- Medical information includes past medical and social history, current health issues and future medical care.
- Doctors, staff and contractors are expected to maintain the privacy of personal information.
- Medical records are the property of the practice.
- A patient has the right to access their medical record under the Privacy Act and Health Records Act.
- Only written requests for access to medical records are accepted.
As part of our ongoing medical service, New Street Medical Centre is very happy to announce that we can now provide your prescription electronically. Your Doctor will be able to SMS or email you a link to a QR or barcode token. This is called an ePrescription, or eScript. Please note that eScripts are only available for patients with a Medicare card (or a DVA card). This new service avoids the need for patients to collect a paper prescription for their medications.
What do I need to receive an eScript?
You must have a smart phone or an email address to receive your eScript. You can have the eScript sent to a family member or friend if you wish. You must provide their phone number or email address during your consultation with your doctor if this is the case.
When do I receive my eScript?
We will send your eScript during your consultation. This will come through as link to a QR code that you will provide to your pharmacist.
How do I fill my eScript?
You simply need to go to your pharmacy and present them with the token sent to your phone or email. Your pharmacist will do the rest. There are also apps available to assist you with storing your tokens for repeats, such as eRx or MedAdvisor. These applications also allow you to submit your script to a pharmacy from the app, so when you arrive at the pharmacy your medications are ready for collection. In future, patients with several ongoing medications will be able to share their Active Script List (ASL) with their pharmacy to make managing prescription's even easier.
Does my Pharmacist need to be eScript-capable?
Yes, your pharmacist must also be eScript capable. If they are not, we will continue to provide you with a paper prescription.
eScript-Capable Pharmacies
If your pharmacy is not taking eScripts, we will provide you with a paper prescription unless you have checked with your pharmacist to confirm they can receive eScripts and communicate this to your GP during consultation.
Do I receive multiple eScripts for multiple medicines?
You will receive one eScript per medicine. If there are repeats for a particular medicine, your pharmacy will send you a new token for each repeat. Any repeats for a prescription issued with an initial eScript will also be electronic. When you fill the initial eScript, the pharmacy will issue you with a new token for your next repeat - you will need to keep the new token for the next time you need the medicine.