It is important to have relevant information handy to obtain the best out of the consultation.
It it is some time since your last appointment or a new appointment, please ensure you have:
- a valid referral (See below)
- Updated blood tests prior to the appointment – for the followup patients
- List of your CURRENT medications: (Webster Pack Sheet, Written list with doses, Bring all medications or Photos of all medication boxes in your phone)
- Any medical reports including discharge summaries (if any) or specialist letters
- Records of your WEIGHT, HEIGHT, Blood Pressure & Heart rate (if feasible)
- Test results or any relevant information
- List of focused questions to be addressed during consultation
PLEASE NOTE THAT CANCELLATION CHARGES SHALL APPLY FOR CANCELLATIONS WITHIN 48 HOURS OF AN APPOINTMENT
VALID REFERRAL:It is the responsibility of patients to ensure you have a valid referral for this appointment.
For services provided by specialists and consultant physicians, the Medicare benefit payable is dependent on acceptable evidence that the service has been provided following referral from another practitioner. The general practitioner is regarded as the primary source of referrals. Cross-referrals between specialists and/or consultant physicians should usually occur in consultation with the patient’s general practitioner.
*WE DO NOT ACCEPT ‘INDEFINITE REFERRALS’*.
In order to serve our patients more efficiently and effectively:
• Please avoid cancellation or rescheduling appointments at short notices (otherwise fees will apply).
• Please update your contact details: Email, Mobile Phone numbers
• We expect full payment on the day of consultation or within 48 hours of sending the invoice in an email (with Telephone/ Telehealth Consultation).
• Cancellation Charges of $ 55.00 inc GST (follow up) and $ 110.00 inc GST (For new patients or appointments > 30 min) will apply for cancellations without notice of at least 48 hours.
Please do not ATTEND CLINIC if you or the person accompanying you:
• have been in contact with a COVID-19 case or
• waiting a COVID-19 test result or
• been placed in self-quarantine or
• attended an exposure site in the last 14 days or
• have returned from interstate or overseas within the last 14 days or
• have fever, cold/flu symptoms
If you have any of the above, please EMAIL on Wexford.Nephrology@outlook.com or leave message on 9467 6361 (Press 1) for rescheduling your appointment.
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