We wish to advise all visitors to our practice that with the softening of the WA border as of 14 November 2020, we will be tightening our health and safety standards within all of our locations. Even though we are blessed not to have community spread of COVID 19 in Perth, we greatly appreciate our patients observing WA Government and Perth ENT Centre Social Distancing and health checks when you arrive.
Our procedures are designed to keep everyone safe and meet our obligations with current Government guidelines.
Visiting our Rooms during COVID19 pandemic
Please DO NOT bring yourself or anyone else to the Practice if you meet the following criteria:
If you or an immediate household member have travelled interstate in the last 3 weeks especially to states with known
community COVID19 hotspots.
if you have been in contact with someone who is suspected of, or confirmed as having Coronavirus or awaiting results of a COVID19 test.
If you or your immediate household members have been generally unwell with flu- like symptoms, fever or cough or
if you are awaiting results from a COVID19 test
If you had COVID19 and are now clear, you must provide a Certificate of Clearance issued from Department of Health
If you are generally unwell from any other infectious condition such as gastro or general respiratory illness, that is unrelated to your appointment please be kind to other visitors and staff and do not come to the appointment
To assist with meeting the current government social distancing guidelines, it is mandatory that you enter the clinic on your own.
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If the patient is a child, strictly only 1 parent may attend. Do not bring any other family members into the practice.
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If you have an appointment for 2 children, please be prepared as only 1 child and 1 adult are allowed in the practice at any time. Practice staff maintain the right to decline entry of any additional family members.
Please follow the instructions on the front door of our Practice Rooms or by our reception staff when you arrive for your appointment.
If you are coughing, congested, sneezing or any other symptom which may cause distress to other visitors, we ask you please wear a face mask when entering the building.
OUR STAFF MAY Perform temperature checks on arrival and request a face mask is worn as deemed necessary.
Patients are to enter the practice 1 at a time and we ask that you please follow the strict instructions of the staff. Anyone entering our rooms will be asked to complete a Health Declaration confirming you and anyone with you meets the criteria mentioned above.
If at any time the situation with the pandemic changes, so will our guidelines to ensure the welfare of all patients, doctors and staff are prioritised.
You are more than welcome to discuss any concerns you have about this information with the Practice Manager or Nursing Team.
Please seek medical attention via your GP if you are generally unwell (but phone ahead if you suspect you are infectious or have had possible contact with coronavirus) or contact National Coronavirus Health Information Line 1800 020 080
Looking for more information?
Please refer to the following links for further information relating to common ENT medical issues and what to expect when visiting our rooms:
Information you need to know before about attending our clinic rooms
General information about various Ear, Nose and Throat medical conditions
General information about common surgical procedures
COVID-19 information
All information should be obtained from official websites such as the Australian Government, Department of Health which is continuously updated as the situation changes.
The Federal Government recently launched a new phone app Coronavirus Australia, which is available from the Apple App Store and on Google Play. This was launched alongside the Government's new WhatsApp feature
Fact sheets are also available with lots of information about COVID19.
Other reference videos include: