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Important Information

Referral Sheet

You will need to bring your referral to your first visit, along with any relevant results and x-rays.

Please note: A referral from your GP will last for 12 months unless it is an “indefinite” referral. A referral from another specialist will only last for 3 months. Please ensure that you maintain a current referral to receive any relevant Medicare benefts.

What you need to bring to your appointment

  • A current referral sheet
  • Relevant Xrays
  • Medicare Card
  • Commonwealth pension card (blue card) or
    commonwealth health care card (green card)
  • Private Health Insurance Card
  • Patient Information Sheet

We understand your time is important and endeavour to see you at your scheduled appointment time. However, instances occasionally arise where a patient may require urgent attention or a longer consultation than expected. We apologise in advance for any time you are kept waiting and thank you for your patience.

Privacy Policy

Respiratory Consultants takes its obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 and the Health Records Act 2001 seriously and is commited to protecting your privacy. For further information on how we use, store and disclose your personal information, refer to our privacy policy.

Parking

2 hour free street parking is available on surrounding streets including South Terrace & Hutt Streets.

Please note: Allow time to find convenient parking due to current renovations at St. Andrews Hospital.

Close to public transport.

Fees

Our practice is committed to providing the highest quality of healthcare to all our patients. Our fee structure, is above the Medicare Schedule Fee, but lower than the rates set by The Australian Medical Association, and takes into account patient’s individual circumstances.

Accounts are to be settled on the day by cash, cheque, EFTPOS, Visa or Mastercard. Medicare claiming is also available. For more information or to register your bank details with Medicare, visit: Medicare Claims.

For patient requiring hospitalization, all our doctors are registered no gap providers, and there will be no out of pocket expenses for their services.