COVID-19 is going to change the way we go about life for some time. Please follow the Health Departments advice to stay safe.
I am continuing to practice face to face – until instructed not to – but there are some changes. If you are at risk, or considered susceptible then I will offer telephone or videoconference sessions.
Medicare defines:
Patients at risk of COVID-19 include people who:
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- have been diagnosed with COVID-19 but haven’t been admitted to hospital
- are required to isolate themselves following the advice from the Department of Health
- are considered susceptible to COVID-19
- meet the current national triage criteria for suspected COVID-19 infection.
People are considered susceptible to COVID-19 if they’re:
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- over 70
- over 50 and of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
- pregnant
- a parent of a child under 12 months old
- being treated for a chronic health condition or are immune compromised.
Source Medicare website 22 March 2020
I am (as of 22 March 2020) continuing to see other clients in my room at Wahroonga. To reduce the risks of transmission I have:
- disinfecting hard surfaces between appointments,
- have hand sanitiser available for clients,
- encourage you to bring a drink bottle (I have disposable cups also), and
- maintaining social distancing, the office is 17m2, by not shaking hands etc.
Please contact me if you are concerned or would like to change an appointment to telephone or videoconference.
Rhona Barker Psychology 