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Ever wonder why we charge for results appointments?

When you attend our practice to see a GP or Nurse Practitioner, we may send you off for further investigations. Thiscould be Pathology or Imaging. When your results come back we will need another appointment with you to discussanything that might be abnormal or to see if the original issue has resolved.

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After Hours Service – Magazine Feature

Find our After Hours Service on pages 14 and 15 of Primary Health Tasmania’s twice-yearly magazine which aims to capture real stories from our work, that of our commissioned providers, and others in the Tasmanian primary health, aged care and social care spaces.

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Our practice is participating in MyMedicare

MyMedicare is a new voluntary patient registration initiative started on 1 October by the federal government that is aimed to strengthen the relationship between you as a patient, your doctor and your primary care team. By registering for MyMedicare you will get access to greater continuity of care with your registered practice, helping to improve

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Intrauterine device (IUD) insertions at Cygnet Family Practice

We are very excited to be providing intrauterine device (IUD) insertions at Cygnet Family Practice!These are small devices, which sit inside the uterus, and are the most effective forms ofcontraception. They are also used for heavy menstrual bleeding, endometriosis pain and as partof menopause therapy options. Overall, studies have shown them to be the most

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Our Government funded Flu Vaccines have arrived!

These are available for the following groups: Please call our friendly reception staff to book into the below clinics: Wednesday 26th of April from 2pm-5pm Friday 28th of April from 9am-12pm Wednesday 3rd of May from 2pm-5pm Friday 5th of May from 9am-12pm

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New Nursing service and fees

We are excited to announce “nurse visits” to our holistic practice service. Our Registered Nurses have many years of experience and education which can help you with many aspects of your health and well-being. New services include: Face-to-face and telephone consultations for minor illness and injuries, and enquiries about immunisation. This service will increase our

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What is a care plan appointment and what does it cover for me?

A care plan or care plan review visit is an appointment booked by Cygnet Family Practice when you have a long-term condition such as diabetes, asthma and heart disease. There are certain criteria that need to be met for Medicare to fund the cost of these appointments. Since changing to private billing in August last

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What is a consultation/appointment with our health professionals?

The following list explains what a consultation/appointment with our health professional includes: A consultation fee applies for both telephone and in-person appointments.Medicare provides a rebate for some of the cost.The time the health professional spends with you dictates the fee.Please see our list of fees online on our fees page or visit our practice.

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Urgent and After-Hours Service

We are excited to be successful in gaining the Tasmania Government Primary Health Care Grant. We will be able to offer more appointments when you or your family are unwell or injured. These additional appointments will be available from 10am – 10pm Thursday to Saturday. This service will start in the next few weeks. More

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Interesting in learning more about our health services?

HERE AT CFP WE HAVE HEALTH PRACTITIONERS WHO WORK TOGETHER TO PROVIDE A MORE COMPREHENSIVE AND TARGETED APPROACH TO YOUR HEALTH NEEDS. We believe that the health care needs of our patients are better met by providing a comprehensive initial assessment and systematic approach to treatment. We promote and value shared decision making between the patient and the practitioner and we believe the patient and the practitioner are equal partners in the health and wellbeing solution. We also incorporate kindness and compassion as part of a patient treatment plan. We support and empower patients to make the choices that allow them to look after their own wellbeing.
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