Opiates or Benzodiazepines will not be prescribed or administered on a first visit.
Privacy and Confidentiality; all medical records are strictly confidential. Medical details will only be released to third parties when relevant and required in the course of referral to other health workers; and to other responsible persons only in exceptional circumstances e.g. Life threatening medical emergency. Where the practice participates in research, data identifiable to individuals will not be collected without written consent. Patient can access their own medical records by request.
We welcome any feedback. There is a suggestions box for anonymous feedback in our reception. Any complaints or complements can be addressed with our medical staff. All complaints involving medical care will be addressed by administration staff and medical staff and written response will be given as quickly as possible.
Disclaimer
The information on this website and links provided are for general information only. It is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with qualified health professionals who can determine your individual medical needs. We hope this information will answer some of your questions and help you in thinking about further questions you may want to ask your doctor. You may call Walter Road East General Practitioners on – 9279 9980 and speak to our reception staff to seek further information.
Author
The content on this website has been developed by the staff of Walter Road East General Practitioners, comprising medically trained and qualified professionals in fields of general practice, health screening, disease prevention, policy and support.
All information is approved and authorised by the practice principal.
Review Process
This website is regularly monitored and updated as necessary to reflect any changes that have been made in relation to any information.
We ensure all information is up to date although we give no guarantee that all information is 100% accurate.
Copyright/use of Content
Works of authorship contained on this website, including but not limited to all design, text and images, are owned or licensed by Walter Road East General Practitioners. They may not be copied, reproduced, transmitted, displayed, performed, distributed, rented, sub-licensed, altered, stored by subsequent use or otherwise used in whole or in part in any manner without the Walter Road East General Practitioners prior written consent. Any content within this website is not to be reproduced for use on a web page or with any online service or application without permission of the owner. The practice pays for all costs associated with this website and does not accept advertising on its site.
NO Smoking Policy
We comply with the West Australian Government Laws on Smoking.
Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed public spaces and within 5 metres of any entrance of any workplace.
Medical Records Disclosure
Our practice is committed to quality improvement and is accredited with AGPAL.
Your Personal Health Information and Medical Records may be collected, used and disclosed for the following reasons:
- Communicating relevant information with other treating doctors, specialists or allied health professionals
- Follow up reminder / recall notices National / State or territory registers
- State / Territory reminder systems (e.g. cervical screening, pap smears reminders or familiar cancer registries)
- Accounting / Medicare / Health Insurance procedures
- Quality Assurance activities such as accreditation:
- Disease notification as required by law.
- Use by all doctors in this group practice when consulting with you
- Legal related disclosure as required by a court of law
- Research purposes (de-identified)
If you have any concerns or wish to restrict access to your personal health information, please discuss these with your doctor or management.
This practice adheres to the RACGP standards for the Management of Health Information in Private Medical Practice and has a written policy, which is available to all patients for inspection.