If you're a specialist doctor, how often do you need to ask for a new GP referral? Is there a rule? Does anybody know?
#hellomynameis D. replied:
These are the Medicare requirements https://www.humanservices.gov.au/health-professionals/subjects/referrals-under-medicare
#hellomynameis D. replied:
Can do indefinite referrals https://www.humanservices.gov.au/health-professionals/enablers/education-guide-indefinite-referrals-what-you-need-know (some specialists don't like them)
Dr G. replied:
Only if new condition. Ongoing Mxof same condition not equal to initial consult as per Medicare.
#hellomynameis D. replied:
AMA guide here https://ama.com.au/article/medicare-requirements-referrals-specialists-and-consultant-physicians and Medical Republic here http://www.medicalrepublic.com.au/referral-rules-everything-need-know/
Hospital spend traditional/emotive/votes not on effectively meeting health needs https://www.twitter.com/catherinekingmphttps://www.twitter.com/greghuntmp
Ian M. replied:
Now I'm with on this but hospital role can't be simply discounted https://www.twitter.com/catherinekingmphttps://www.twitter.com/greghuntmp
HELP!! Looking for a primary care physician who is an MD but open to alternative methods and integrative medicine. Ours retired (Dr. Rank who was suggested by a FB...
Sylvie M. replied:
I don't know their policy about cash; give them a call because if they do take cash patients, you will like Dr.Arcand. https://plus.google.com/app/basic/104704118478144838404/about?gl=us&hl=en
Sandy R. replied:
Two Rivers Family in Sat Bch, they give a 20% discount for cash. Dr. Capraro - she's nice and spends time talking with you also.
Carrie C. replied:
Dr. Rebecca Hunton RHMD Radiantly Healthy MD. She is great!
Denise B. replied:
Josey Archand. She may only take insurance. Not sure
Denise B. replied:
Dr. Hutton is Integrative Medicine. Only cash and crazy expensive
HELP! My doctor is officially an idiot and/or has idiots on his staff. NO MORE - they keep calling me in the wrong high-dollar prescriptions via mail order. Really? I...
Hi fellow mums! New to the area from Melbourne. Was after advice on a good GP in the wilsonton area. Am willing to travel. I prefer a male doctor and mainly need...
Tanja D. replied:
St Andrews Medical Centre on North Street. I know you prefer male but Dr Heather Jeffery and Dr Kate Craft are amazing doctors
Emma A. replied:
I second Dr Phil Stark at platinum on North (St Andrews hospital)! He is very friendly, and awesome with my 15 month old. Best thing I love about him is he explains a bit about the illness u have as opposed to saying 'You have illness x, here take this script'. He also regularly bulk bills us.
Karen W. replied:
Dr Gunhouse at West Toowoomba (Erin street in Wilsonton). Have been seeing him for years
Rachael C. replied:
West Toowoomba Medical Centre (Erin St) has 3 male doctors who are all very good and I'm pretty sure they are still taking on new patients.
Caitie C. replied:
Elis Gibson at Wyalla medical is great for a general gp:)
Kerrie W. replied:
Platinum health either Wilsonton shopping centre or St. Andrews
Lauren A. replied:
Howdy fellow melbournian!! It's not wilsonton, but I go see Dr Ilin Palakudy at the 7 Day Medical.. She's very thorough... And friendly to boot!
Haley R. replied:
St. Andrews Platinum health is great!
Loren W. replied:
agree with Emma, Dr Stark is great!
Rebecca S. replied:
Dr. Stark has an amazing bed side manner and cared for my father when he was terminally ill. He did house calls for us and looked after my 'mental health' after my father passed away. Just to.give you in idea.
Melissa B. replied:
St Andrews! Again, not a male but Kate Craft is fabulous. Also Natalie Bennie at Wilsonton Platinum Health is fantastic too.
Genevieve A. replied:
Damien Webb at kingsthorpe medical. Entre. Very thorough and open to natural therapies. Love him!
Rebecca S. replied:
St. Andrews Medical Centre. Dr. Phillip Stark has been our family Dr since 1985.! My whole life. He is a Gynochologist and specialises in womens health and is great with my 6 yo.!
Carolyn S. replied:
Dr Hurley at Wilsonton medical centre is fantastic. very friendly and no question is too big or too small. great with kids too:)
Tara H. replied:
Dr Bertie at St Andrews Medical Ctr. Sometimes bulk bills, very thorough. So is Dr Hefinan at St Andrews Also. Two top blokes.
Re-posting for Lily,
Hello there
I've just moved to Melbourne and I'm after a GP who has a good knowledge of Fibromyalgia. Can anyone recommend one?
Thanks!
Lily
Michelle S. replied:
I'm six hours from Melbourne but I travel down to see my wonderful rheumatologist who specialises in fibro. His name is Dr Daniel Lewis and he consults in St Kilda.
Nanette D. replied:
Dr Clayton Thomas.is a specialist. He consults at Vic rehab in Eastern suburbs. as well as monash I think. My GP at Blackburn Medical Centre referred met to him! cannot recommend that clinic more highly, they looked after my son and I for years! good luck xo
Fiona F. replied:
Dr Aldona Jones at Monbulk Family Clinic up in the Dandenong Ranges is an excellent Gp
Anna G. replied:
The very best doctor on this and other similar ailments is Dr Janne Randall at the Whole Health Medical Clinic in Clayton. She is both a doctor and a naturopath, and she will always treat naturally first.
Exterminator booked, there is something in my roof. Optometrist booked for me and for Zach. Child Psycologist booked for Zach.
Getting organised, just need to find an...
Kara T. replied:
Stewart Lee is fantastic... He consults at Knox and Balwyn I think...
Fiona R. replied:
Dr Guy Boag. Has a practice in endeavour hills.
Nicole S. replied:
Dr Danny Chan is fantastic.His rooms are at Dandenong or Knox.
Can anyone please recommend a friendly, english speaking GP in the Burwood or surrounding area.
Michelle L. replied:
Dr Dimity Hunter. She is our dr and excellent. She is an OB as well. Let me know if u would like her details. She is just down the road from Kmart centre on Burwood Highway
Can anyone recommend a good GP, thats Trans friendly in the western Melbourne area, preferably female, for Jannine Jones. Please IM her or drop a line in here if you...