Forrest Family Practice
Accreditation:
ACRRM
RACGP
Contact Details
Telephone:
(08) 9791 5175
Facsimile:
(08) 9791 5176
Email:
bunbury@primaryhealth.com.au
Street Address:
122 Spencer Street
Bunbury WA 6230
RRMA:
4
ARIA:
1.14
Practice Staff
Dr Chris Plint
Dr Plint joined the practice in June 2005. He has practiced as a GP since 1987. In addition he has been an Honorary lecturer in Dept of Family Medicine at Wits University in South Africa; has mentored medical students; was a RAMUS mentor. His special interests revolve around his family of 6 children.
Dr Pam Burgar
Ms Wendy Trollip
(Practice Manager)
Practice Details
Training Practice since:
2007
Training terms accepted:
Advanced,
Subsequent
| Days | Time Open |
|---|---|
| Mon - Fri | 8:00am - 8:00pm |
| Sat | 8:00am - 12:00pm, 4:30pm - 6:30pm |
Billing arrangements:
Mixed
Trainee consulting Room:
Own room
Philosophy/Ethos
All doctors working here conduct their own independent practice in an ethical environment. The goal of this practice is to provide, in a professional and efficient manner, all general practice needs and associated health services to the community in a pleasant environment, and at a convenient new location with excellent facilities.
Demography of Patients
The patient base is: 0-16 yrs 16.5%; 17 to 65yrs 72.5%; over 65yrs 11%. We see patients from the Bunbury City area and surrounding suburbs and regional rural area. There is a doctor mix of 50/50 male to female. There are two hospitals, the Bunbury Regional Hospital and St John of God Hospital Bunbury.
Scope of GP Registrar Activities & Opportunity
| Activity | Availability | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Evening work | Yes | 1 in 4, 5.30pm to 7.30pm with another doctor also on |
| Night work | No | |
| Weekend work | Yes | 1 in 3 |
| On call | Yes | 1 in 8 |
| House calls | Yes | Very infrequent |
| Hospital visits | Yes | In company of supervisor |
| Hospital admitting rights | No | |
| Nursing home visits | Yes | Infrequent |
IT Resources
| Computerised patient notes | Yes |
|---|---|
| Computerised prescribing | Yes |
| Internet access in consulting rooms | Yes |
| Email access in consulting rooms | Yes |
| Medical software used | Practix |
GP Accommodation
| The practice has accomodation available | No |
|---|---|
| Weekly rental | |
| Does the accomodation meet the GPET National Standard for Accomodation? | No |
| The accomodation will be shared | |
| Comment |
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