Common Questions About My Practice
Yes a referral is required. This is to try and ensure that the specialist you are seeing is appropriate for your condition, and also because Medicare will not pay any rebate without a referral.
If you realise you have lost your referral, please contact your doctor and obtain another referral.
The length of your appointment will vary according to the reason for your consultation. In general, a first gynaecological appointment will take 20 minutes, whilst a first appointment relating to infertility will be 40 minutes. Follow-up appointments are generally 10 minutes in duration.
A consultation fee is charged, part of which is claimable from Medicare. Payment is required on the day of consultation.
To obtain an estimate of expenses please call (07) 5564 8011 .
Only services provided as an inpatient in hospital can be claimed through your Health Fund. Consultation and other procedures classified as outpatient services cannot be claimed through your health fund, only Medicare.
It is important to check with your health fund that you have family cover, and not just singles cover. So as to ensure your baby is covered by health insurance while in hospital.
Yes – if your partner is on the referral and attends the initial consultation, you will receive a higher rebate from Medicare.
• A referral from your GP.
• Medicare and private health insurance information.
• All relevant x-ray/scan reports and pathology results from your GP.
• Medicare and private health insurance information.
• All relevant x-ray/scan reports and pathology results from your GP.
Following your appointment your GP is notified of all findings and recommendations. Your GP therefore has access to the latest information regarding your personal situation.