Fees
This practice is a mixed billing practice and fees are charged according to the consulting doctor. Reception staff will be able to give an indication as to what the consulting doctor may charge and the medicare refund if applicable when making your appointment.
Practice Privacy Policy
This Practice is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. View our privacy policy.
Appointments
Consultations are by appointment and you are encouraged to request an appointment with your preferred doctor. Most appointments take 10-15 minutes. If you anticipate spending longer with the doctor then please advise the receptionist when making the appointment. All emergencies will be seen promptly. (This may create unavoidable delays for patients waiting.) Appointments can also be made via the Health Engine Website.
Recall System
Reminders are issued for patients to make an appointment for routine follow-up for specified conditions: Immunisation, pap smear, cancer follow-up, blood test for certain conditions, annual medical check for over 75’s and as advised by a doctor for other defined situations. If you do not wish to be part of the recall system please advise your doctor
Cancellations
We would like to advise non- attendance fee may be charged, if less than 3 hours’ notice is given. Non Attendance is unfair to other patients unable to obtain a consultation. Thank you for understanding.
After Hours
Our after hours cover is provided by: “WAAHD” and they can be contacted on 1300 300 362. The locum service will forward copies of attendance notes, investigational results and admission notifications pertaining to a patient’s attendance to this practice within 24 hours. The locum service is 100% bulk billing.
Home Visits
Our doctors do not usually provide this service due to our extensive after hours service. If you are too ill to attend the Practice please phone and our staff will arrange for a Locum to attend your home (Please see After Hours)
Interpreting Services
We are able to provide a telephone interpreting service at the time of your appointment if required.
Communication with doctors
Telephone Calls: Doctors are often unable to take telephone calls during consultations. Calls should be minimised as they interrupt consultations and inconvenience patients in the surgery. In many cases the reception or nursing staff may be of assistance. Alternatively, a message can be relayed to the doctor.
Emails: The practice email is for administration purposes ONLY and NOT for communication with doctors. Doctors do not have email access. For confidentiality reasons, patients are requested to refrain from attempting to contact doctors electronically.
Results
Once the Doctor has checked the patients results, they will be contacted by the nurses if they are required to make a follow up appointment. Reception staff are NOT medically trained and cannot give details of test results. However, if you have further queries please call and leave a message with reception and our Practice Nurse will contact you.
Repeat prescriptions
Repeat prescriptions are normally written during the consultation. If a repeat prescription is required without a consultation there is a small charge. Whilst appearing ‘simple’ it is time consuming for staff and doctors. I am sure you will appreciate that doctors review patient history before prescribing medication…even medication used on a regular basis by the patient, and all prescriptions written have to be documented. Please note – not all doctors will prescribe without consultation and a fee of $10 may be payable.
Referrals
To ensure quality and continuity of care, patients who wish to be referred to a specialist should discuss the matter with their doctor during a consultation.
Patient Feedback and Suggestions
We continually strive to improve the standard of professional service to our patients. If you are not happy with any aspect of the service you receive from this practice, please let us know. The Practice Manager is happy to be contacted and to discuss any problems or suggestions you may have or if you wish to remain anonymous the a suggestion box is kept in the waiting room.
If you feel you need to discuss the matter outside the practice, the government funded body for dealing with health complaints in Western Australia is – Health & Disability Services Complaints Office, 7th Floor, Albert Facey House, 469 Wellington Street, Perth WA 6000.