Derby Aboriginal Health Service
Accreditation:
RACGP
Contact Details
Telephone:
(08) 9193 6043
Facsimile:
(08) 9192 2500
Email:
kimberleygptraining@kamsc.org.au
Street Address:
1 Stanley Street
Derby WA 6728
RRMA:
7
ARIA:
14
Practice Staff
Dr Zoe Smythe
FRACGP,DRCOG (UK)
Dr Zoe Smythe trained as a GP in the UK and worked in China before moving to Australia.She has special interests in women’s health and tropical medicine and is also a medical Coordinator for the Rural Clinical School of Western Australia.
Dr Charles Naidu
Originally from Malaysia, worked as a GP for 21 years before moving to Australia in 2004.
Dr Leeli Manickam
Originally from Malaysia. Worked as a GP for 21 years before moving to Australia in 2004. Worked in Kununurra for one year before joining Derby Aboriginal Health Service.
Dr Joseph Yo
Country of origin is the Philippines, Did 5 years training in General Surgery, worked as a GP for 12 years. Also worked as a GP in Fitzroy Crossing before moving to Derby Aboriginal Health Service.
Ms Wendy Bailey
(Practice Manager)
Practice Details
Number of GPs:
6
Training Practice since:
2003
Training terms accepted:
Advanced,
Basic,
Subsequent
| Days | Time Open |
|---|---|
| Mon - Fri | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
Billing arrangements:
Bulk Bill
Trainee consulting Room:
Own room
DAHS operates out of a new well equipped and spacious clinic with the equivalent of 3 to 4 full time doctors plus GP Registrar. DAHS also operates in partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor service Derby base and shares remote clinics with the RFDS. The only primary medical service in Derby, DAHS is recognised across Australia as a model Aboriginal Health service and has been achieving significant progress in the control of chronic disease. Registrars working at DAHS are welcomed, well supported by the whole health care team and are part of an environment that fosters education for staff. There is also the opportunity to carry out clinics in a range of small communities in the region and the opportunity to participate in a wide range of outdoor activities.
Philosophy/Ethos
An Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service committed to improving Aboriginal health and increasing Aboriginal involvement in the provision of health care for Aboriginal people.
Demography of Patients
DAHS is the only primary care service in Derby and provides a service to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal patients for the town of Derby and a number of surrounding communities including Gibb River Road communities.
Scope of GP Registrar Activities & Opportunity
| Activity | Availability | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Evening work | Yes | Twice weekly |
| Night work | No | |
| Weekend work | No | |
| On call | No | |
| House calls | Yes | As required |
| Hospital visits | Yes | Shared care with hospital staff |
| Hospital admitting rights | Yes | Can be arranged |
| Nursing home visits | Yes |
IT Resources
| Computerised patient notes | Yes |
|---|---|
| Computerised prescribing | Yes |
| Internet access in consulting rooms | Yes |
| Email access in consulting rooms | Yes |
| Medical software used | Ferret |
GP Accommodation
| The practice has accomodation available | Yes |
|---|---|
| Weekly rental | Standard subsidised rates |
| Does the accomodation meet the GPET National Standard for Accomodation? | Yes |
| The accomodation will be shared | |
| Comment | Air-conditioned three bedroom house. Pets allowed |
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