COVID-19 Updates
Last Updated 3 June 2022
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Before attending your appointment - please check the following:
DO NOT ATTEND if you have any of the following upper respiratory symptoms: Fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, body aches, sore or scratchy throat, headache, runny nose, muscle pain, vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, or loss of smell or taste.
If you have symptoms, please have a COVID test within 72 hours of your appointment and forward evidence of a NEGATIVE test before your appointment.
DO NOT ATTEND if you have been asked to self-isolate
You must wear a mask for your appointment.
If you are unwell, please contact us on 9874 0347 and we can postpone your appointment
Please call us on 9874 0347 if you have any questions or to reschedule your appointment.
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General COVID-19 Information
AS YOU WOULD BE AWARE, WE ARE NOW ALL PRACTISING HEALTH SAFETY MEASURES DUE TO CORONAVIRUS IN AUSTRALIA. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM :- Dr Andrew WIGNALL, DR Brett LEAVERS and Dr Nicholas LEITH
PHONE:- 02 9874 0347
EMAIL:- reception@denistone52ent.com.au
FAX:- 02 9157 9053
Following the self-isolation period associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and gradual relaxation of restrictions, it remains important to continue sensible but simple personal health measures.
Social distancing > 1.5m
Regular hand washing
Use of hand sanitizer if hand washing not available or appropriate
Use appropriate sneeze and cough etiquette
Self-isolation if any upper respiratory symptoms - .. and consider COVID-19 swab testing
We have begun routine surgery consultations with some restrictions taking into account the above safety measures. This will mean
Significant spacing of appointments to avoid congestion in the waiting room and allow social distancing
Prioritising of more urgent cases as there will be less appointments available.
Rostering on more medical ENT doctors to meet demand.
Positioning of “HEALTH GUARDS” in front of reception staff for their AND your safety. - please remain in front of GUARD and not talk around the sides.
Hand sanitiser available – please use on first arrival …. And use when needed otherwise.
TELEHEALTH CONSULTATIONS are available if…
You have concerns attending the surgery
Are unwell with respiratory symptoms
Are waiting for a COVID test result to come back
You “fail” any of the screening questions asked by our staff
At the discretion of the Doctor Please discuss with the reception staff
For your appointment you will be notified of and appropriate time to present to the surgery
Don’t bring unnecessary friends or extended family to the appointment; they may be asked to remain outside or in your car.
Please don’t arrive any earlier than 10-15 mins before your appointment to avoid congestion in the waiting room
ALL attendees to the surgery – patients and any accompanying – will be asked screening questions with respect to COVID-19
If there are any concerns you will be required to postpone the visit and re-book an appropriate time If you have any further questions or concerns regarding your appointment, please email at .. reception@denistone52ent.com.au
Further information on coronavirus may be accessed at the NSW Health Department website: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/default.aspx
