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FEES & APPOINTMENT TYPES

Thornlie Square Medical Centre is a MIXED BILLING practice on all days of the week from 1st January 2023.

SURGERY FEES: As of the 1st January 2023

From 1st January 2023, Thornlie Square Medical Centre will become a mixed billing practice on all days of the week. This change would mean that there will be out of pocket cost for your appointments. The rebate we receive from Medicare does not cover the operational costs of practice. We are committed to providing the best quality healthcare for our, patients & so we have taken this step to protect the viability & sustainability of our practice.

You will need to bring a valid Medicare card, Concession or Pension card to each visit. Non-Medicare cardholders will be charged a fee for consultations. All Fees must be paid on the day.

New Billing changes apply from 1st June2024.

PRICING & PAYMENT

Fees:

Thornlie Square medical Centre is a mixed billing practice on all days of the week, From 1st June 2024 there will be a slight increase in fees. This means that there will be out-of-pocket costs for your appointments.

STANDARD CONSULTATION: $75.00

LONG CONSULTATION: $105.00

Current Fees:

Consultation Fees- Weekdays

CONSULT TYPE (WEEKDAYS) FEES FOR CONSULT AMOUNT BACK from MEDICARE OUT OF POCKET
STANDARD CONSULT
$ 70.00
$ 42.85
$ 27.15
LONG CONSULT
$ 105.00
$ 80.10
$ 24.90
TELEPHONE/ TELEHEALTH CONSULT
$ 70.00
$ 27.15
$ 42.15
CONSULT TYPE - AFTER HOURS
Saturdays from 1pm, Sundays & Public Holidays
FEES FOR CONSULT AMOUNT BACK from MEDICARE OUT OF POCKET
STANDARD CONSULT
$ 80.00
$ 53.90
$ 26.10
LONG CONSULT
$ $115.00
$ 92.45
$ 22.55
TELEPHONE/ TELEHEALTH CONSULT
$ 80.00
$ 42.85
$ 37.15

We will continue to Bulk Bill the following patient groups:

Children 15 Years and under

Pension Card holders

Concession card holders

DVA Gold card Holders

Health assessments

Chronic Disease Management (Care Plans)

Office tests – Results, aftercare appointments (dressings, Removal of sutures), ABPI, etc

Private Fees apply for non-Medicare cardholders.

Private Fees apply for some services. There may be certain special consults which may attract different Medicare item numbers and fees.

For More information, please speak to our friendly reception staff or ask your health practitioner for more information.

Procedures

All Procedures at Thornlie Square Medical Centre incur out-of-pocket fees.

The doctor or Reception staff can advise you at your consultation regarding the fees.

Skin Excisions

Iron Infusions

Implanon Insertion & removals

Mirena Insertions & removals

Wedge resection of toenails

Laceration repair

Privately Charged vaccinations not funded by the Government

Non-Medicare Rebatable Consultations

These consultations incur a fee and are Non-Medicare rebatable. Please speak to our friendly reception staff when making an appointment for these types of consultations.

Workers Compensation

Driving medical assessments- Private & commercial standards

Pre-Employment medical assessments & related investigations

HUET Medical assessments

Fitness for duty assessments

Emergencies

Please dial 000 or attend the nearest hospital in an emergency. The nearest hospital to the centre is:

Armadale Kelmscott District Hospital 

3056 Albany Highway, 

Kelmscott WA 6112

Ph: 9391 2000

Appointments

We cater for urgent, non-urgent, complex, chronic disease management, health checks, immunisations, insurance and drivers medicals and case conference consultations.

A standard appointment is 10 minutes however if you require more time, longer appointments are available. Please advise the receptionist when booking your appointment and they will assist you accordingly.

Interpreter services

For patients experiencing language or disability difficulties a translator can be arranged.

If you require this service please discuss this with our receptionist when making your appointment. Our Doctors also speak the following languages: Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Russian and Polish.

Recall/Reminder system

You will be automatically enrolled in our Recall/ Reminder system to inform you of recurring healthcare issues such as annual check-ups, care planning and immunisations. Please advise the receptionist if you do not wish to participate. Patients will be contacted for recalls when clinically indicated and necessary.

Telephone policy

Most issues are best dealt with in consultation with your doctor, however, you may leave a message with the receptionist to forward to your doctor and he/she will endeavor to return your call.

Test results, referrals, and scripts

We have a policy that requires you to make an appointment to discuss all test results.

Referrals and repeat scripts will be issued during your consultation, and generally cannot be issued in response to a phone request. Your doctor may do so at his/her discretion, however this may attract a fee.

 

Privacy policy and patient feedback
Complaints

Can be made directly to the Practice Manager by calling, by email info@thornliesquaremedicalcentre.com.au   or to The Health and Disabilities Services Complaints Office www.hadsco.wa.gov.au complies with all confidentiality and privacy obligations. Please ask at Reception for a copy of our privacy policy. Patient feedback is welcomed and forms are available at reception.

Cancellation Policy

We require at least 2 hours’ notice when cancelling a GP* appointment, If an appointment is missed, a Did Not Attend fee will be charged from the practice that is not rebatable from Medicare, payment of fee is required prior to booking a new
appointment.

* ALLIED HEALTH PRACTITIONERS hold their own CANCELLATION POLICY of 24hours notice.