Falcon Grove Medical Centre
Accreditation:
RACGP
Contact Details
Telephone:
(08) 9534 2380
Facsimile:
(08) 9534 2379
Email:
fgmc@westnet.com.au
Street Address:
Shop 11
Falcon Grove Shopping Centre
Old Coast Rd
Falcon WA 6210
RRMA:
4
ARIA:
0.47
Practice Staff
Dr Soma Padminie Kain
FRACGP, Member RACGP, DCH, MD, AMC, MBBS
Dr Robert Watt
FRACGP, Member RACGP
Mrs Diane Paterson
(Practice Manager)
BA(Psych),SEN,MAAPM
Diane has lived in the local area for over 30 years and has worked at Falcon Grove for 5 years. She is also the practice nurse. Married with two adult children she runs a hobby farm with her husband just outside Mandurah.
Mrs Lynn Cole
Administration/Reception. Lynn has worked at Falcon Grove for 4 years. An invaluable part of the team she keeps things ticking along smoothly in reception and takes care of Health and Safety. Lynn has lived in Falcon for 8 years, is married with a daughter in High School.
Miss Chelsea Reynolds
Receptionist. Chelsea has been with Falcon Grove for 1 year. Her cheerfull and friendly manner has made her a favourite with all of our patients. Chelsea and her partner live in the local area and have a young son in primary school.
Practice Details
Number of GPs:
3
Training Practice since:
2007
Training terms accepted:
Advanced,
Basic,
Subsequent
| Days | Time Open |
|---|---|
| Mon - Fri | 08:00am - 5:00pm |
Billing arrangements:
Mixed
Trainee consulting Room:
Shared use of same room
Philosophy/Ethos
Our Mission is to provide the highest standard of patient care incorporating a holistic approach toward diagnosis and management of illness. Also, to give proper attention to both physical and mental well being of the patient. This practice is committed to promoting wellness and disease prevention to all patients. We do not discriminate in the provision of excellent care and aim to treat all patients with due respect, sensitivity and professionalism. We also aim to keep our practice a stress free workplace.
Demography of Patients
Falcon Grove Medical Centre is a thriving practice in one of Western Australia's rapid growth zones. The Falcon, Dawesville and southern area continues to grow at a rapid rate with many new land releases. With a patient base in excess of 8,000 the average age of patients is 38 years. The age range 40 to >89 comprises approximately half of the patient base. The ratio of male to female patients is relatively evenly distributed with females representing 52% of our patients.
Areas of Special Interest
Managing a small General Practice.
Participating in clinical audits (NPS)
Scope of GP Registrar Activities & Opportunity
| Activity | Availability | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Evening work | No | |
| Night work | No | |
| Weekend work | No | |
| On call | No | |
| House calls | Yes | |
| Hospital visits | Yes | |
| Hospital admitting rights | Yes | |
| Nursing home visits | Yes | |
| Other Allied Health professionals | No | |
| Minor procedures | Yes | |
| Areas of special interest at the Practice | Yes | |
| Enhanced primary care | Yes | |
| Practice Nurse | 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 | Surgiware |
GP Accommodation
| The practice has accomodation available | Yes |
|---|---|
| Weekly rental | TBA |
| Does the accomodation meet the GPET National Standard for Accomodation? | Yes |
| The accomodation will be shared | |
| Comment | 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house. Pets allowed. |
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