COVID19 & COMMON COLDS
As a result of COVID19 pandemic we have changed the way we see our patients.
We now consult via a mixture of methods: Telephone, Telehealth & face to face consultations.
Should you be feeling unwell at the time of your appointment, please contact the rooms to discuss if your appointment is suitable for telephone or telehealth consultation.
Please note: Whilst it is no longer compulsory to wear a face mask when attending your appointment in rooms, we do highly recommend doing so to protect others with compromised immune conditions .
- Specialised Urology team
Q & A
Answers To Your Questions
Can/should I attend my appointment during a lock-down?
Simply put YES, you are 'allowed' to attend medical appointments throughout even stage 4 lock down periods.
There are several ways you can attend your appointments with us throughout this time. Via Face to face, Telehealth (Video) or Telephone consultations when deemed appropriate.
How we see you is usually determined by the current DHHS advice in association with relevant risk at the specific time of your appointment.
Rest assured we will contact you prior to your appointment should we need to change the way we see you.
For more information on the most up to date advice surrounding how to access your health services during this time, please visit the Australian Government Department of Health - Accessing Health Services during coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions
Should I take the COVID-19 Vaccine?
This is not a straight forward question and can only be answered on a case to case basis. We encourage patients to refer to the Australian Government Department of Health website for more information.
If you have been diagnosed with cancer and are wondering if you should take the COVID-19 vaccine visit the Australian Government Cancer Australia or the Cancer Council for more advice.
We do recommend should you be having BCG treatment for Bladder Cancer or have an upcoming operation you DO NOT have the vaccine within 2 weeks of your treatment/operation.