TIME TO SAY CHEERIO TO DR PETE
Dec 15, 2022
After more than 11 years at TSAJ, it’s time for a change for Dr Peter Cole.
He finishes up at the practice in late January 2023 and we wish him well as he enters a new stage in his career.
TSAJ owners, Dr David Yates and business manager Kylie Yates would personally like to thank Dr Pete for being an integral part in making TSAJ what it is today. He will always be considered an important member of the TSAJ family, a GP grandfather of the practice, if you will.
He is much loved, respected and admired.. even if he is English!
REDUCED OPENING HOURS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Nov 17, 2022
From Monday 19 December through the Christmas/New Year, there will be less doctors and nurses available at The Surgery at Jerra.
The practice is closed Christmas Day and re-opens Tuesday 28 December.
From 27/12 to 30/12, we are only open in the mornings.
Closed – New Year’s Even to Monday 2 January 2023.
Tues 3 Jan – Morning only
Wed 4 Jan and Thurs 5 Jan – closed
Fri 6 Jan – Morning only
Monday 9 Jan to Friday 14 Jan – limited appointments available.
TSAJ should be back to normal opening hours on Monday 16 January.
Due to staff shortages, TSAJ will not be open on Thursday nights or Saturdays until February 2023.
FEE INCREASE
Aug 03, 2022
The Surgery at Jerra Fee Schedule
(Correct as at 15 August 2022)
| |
Fee |
Medicare Rebate |
Out of Pocket |
| Standard Consultation (10mins)
|
$92 |
$39.75 |
$52.25 |
| After 6pm booking
|
$109 |
From $39.75 |
From $69.25 |
| Long Consultation (20mins)
|
$145 |
$76.95 |
$68.05 |
| After 6pm booking
|
$162 |
From $76.95 |
From $85.05 |
| Prolonged Consultation
|
$211 |
$113.30 |
$97.70 |
| After 6pm booking
|
$228 |
From $113.30 |
From $114.70 |
| Saturday before midday
|
From $109 |
From $39.75 |
From $69.25 |
| Worker’s Compensation
|
Payable at time of consultation |
|
|
A full fee schedule is available upon request.
Concession Card discounts are only available for standard consultations Monday to Friday between 8am-6pm. The standard discount is $10.
Depending on what other tests / procedures are performed at the time of your consultation, there may be further charges applied but these will be discussed with you at the time.
Enhanced primary care consultations, such as care plans, will be billed directly to Medicare.
All fees, including Worker’s Compensation, are payable at the time of consultation.
We prefer to be a cashless practice where possible. We accept VISA/Mastercard and EFTPOS.
We do not accept personal cheques.
NOTE: A cancellation fee may apply for any appointments cancelled or moved within two hours
of the original booked time. Fees are determined by the booked appointment: $60 Standard, $100 long and $120 when booked with the Doctor and Nurse.
YOU’VE SPOKEN, WE’VE LISTENED
Nov 22, 2021
Thanks to all of our patients who contributed to our recent practice survey which forms part of our upcoming accreditation assessment. You have provided us clear feedback on our strengths but, more importantly, some valuable ideas on how we can service you and your family better.
We are excited to announce that 96% of all patient ratings about this practice were either good, very good or excellent.
Have a look at the pie chart below to see some of the key areas of excellence as judged by you.
But, there’s always room for improvement.
Already, since the survey was conducted earlier this year:
• Dr Edward Lyle and Dr Emma Szallasi have joined the TSAJ family.
• There are more phone consult appointment times
• a constant process review to ensure our team of doctors and nurses have time for you and you are not spending too much of your time in our waiting room!
Your feedback is always welcome so please, at any time, email us here at TSAJ and have your say. Our email is reception@tsaj.com.au.
Thanks for your input so far.
PATIENT SCREENING AND COVID TESTS FOR KIDS
Aug 19, 2021
Now, this can be confusing. Please read carefully.
There is a difference between stay-at-home orders and being identified as a close or casual contact with self-isolation orders. Therefore, there are people we can’t see even if they have a negative Covid test.
If you are on stay-at-home orders like most of the ACT and surrounding NSW, you can come to TSAJ as long as you don’t have any symptoms or have had a negative Covid test in the 72 hours before your appointment. You may be asked to provide proof of your result.
If you are a close contact of someone who has tested positive, you are not allowed out of quarantine for the full 14 days, even if you test negative to all your required tests. If you are that unwell, go to hospital or call an ambulance.
If you are a casual contact, you can attend TSAJ once you receive a negative result from your day one test as long as you have no symptoms. If you still have a cough, cold, runny nose, fever, sore throat etc, you must get another test. If you are that unwell, go to hospital or call an ambulance.
NOW – People of all ages, including babies, must have a negative Covid test if they have symptoms.
Patients over the age of 12 months with symptoms MUST have had a negative COVID test within the last 72 hours to be seen face to face. We have telephone consults available which can be made online or call 6255 8112 to book.
For babies less than 12 months with symptoms, contact the Lakeview Respiratory Clinic online at lakeviewrespiratoryclinic.com.au. If the bub is very unwell, call 6185 1986 and advise the receptionist that their Practice Manger, Jurine, has confirmed she will book TSAJ unwell children on the day for a respiratory review and swab.
ALL patients coming in for face-to-face appointments at TSAJ are asked to remain outside unless you are elderly or have a baby with you. If you cannot park close to the surgery and wait in your car, please wait on the chairs outside. Let reception know where you are.
With the current situation, this advice is changing all the time. Please bear with us. If you need clarification, call the surgery on 6255 8112.
Just a reminder of our zero tolerance policy. Please don’t take your frustration about this pandemic out on us.
YES, YOU CAN COME TO THE DOCTOR
Aug 13, 2021
The ACT Government has confirmed you can leave the ACT for an appointment at The Surgery at Jerra as we are in the approved border bubble and it’s to access essential healthcare.
As always, we will only see people with no Covid-like symptoms, or have had a recent negative Covid test.
Our existing patients can always book a telephone consult but please be aware normal consultation fees may apply.
OUR PHONES ARE DOWN!
Aug 11, 2021
Sorry, our phones are down until further notice. If you need to book, go to the ‘book an appointment’ link at the top of the home page.
If you have a non-urgent enquiry, please email reception@tsaj.com.au. Please do not try to book via email unless you have to book in with the nurse or are a new patient.
Our fax number is 02 6255 8001.
If you have an emergency, please dial 000.
Once again, we are sorry for the inconvenience.
SKINTASTIC NEWS!
Aug 05, 2021
It is with great pleasure The Surgery at Jerra announces Ellyse Skin & Aesthetics will be providing services from our rooms, starting 6 August.
Ellyse offers a bespoke approach to anti-ageing – offering anti-wrinkle injectables, dermal fillers, collagen threads and PRP for skin rejuvenation and hair loss.
PULLING OUT OF THE COVID VACCINE ROLLOUT
Jul 16, 2021
The Surgery at Jerra has made the difficult decision to withdraw from the Covid-19 Astra Zenica vaccine rollout. No more dose one bookings will be taken from today (16 July).
We will, of course, continue to administer 2nd doses for patients who have already had the first dose with us.
The main reason – our staff are being continually abused about the availability of vaccines, eligibility for the different vaccines and changing government recommendations.
We understand these are trying times but our team, both clinical and administrative, do not deserve to bear the brunt of someone’s frustrations with the vaccine rollout.
We apologise for the change but unfortunately, this issue is increasing and both management and staff have had enough!
By the time we finish the booked second doses, we will have administered more than two thousand Covid vaccines.
We have also pulled out of the upcoming Pfizer rollout in general practices.
If you would like to book your first Covid vaccine, go to https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/coronavirus, fill out the eligibility checker and then click to find a nearby vaccine provider.
MEET DR EDWARD LYLE
Jul 16, 2021
DR EDWARD LYLE
MBBS FRACGP
Dr Edward Lyle has joined the TSAJ family. He currently works on a Monday, Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday, Thursday afternoon/night and Friday.
He graduated from James Cook University in 2007 before undertaking postgraduate training at Royal Perth Hospital and Princess Margaret Hospital for Children. He completed Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Internal Medicine and Intensive Care rotations before entering General Practice training.
Dr Lyle gained his Fellowship into the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2013 before moving to the Gold Coast. He has since worked in rural and metropolitan settings all over the country as a locum and permanent GP. He has special interests in family medicine, skin cancer medicine, chronic disease management and mental health. He has completed certificates in Skin Cancer Medicine, Advanced Dermoscopy and Dermal Imaging, and Skin Cancer Surgery.
Dr Lyle enjoys walking his dog around Lake Burley Griffin.
