faq

 

How do I make an appointment?

  • See your GP and if he/she believes you require a pulmonary specialist consultation you will be provided with a referral
  • The referral can be faxed, scanned and emailed or sent by post
  • Once the referral has been sent you can then email a request for an appointment or call 08 7077 3040
  • The referral will be assessed on the urgency of the request for an appointment and you will be contacted with the next available appointment

What do I need to bring to the appointment?

  1. In view of this being a medical appointment, at which you will require a physical examination, please dress appropriately
  2. An up-to-date Medicare Card to assist with claiming your rebate
  3. An up-to-date Concession Card (if appropriate)
  4. Private health insurance details, even though this will not be required for an out-patient visit, private fund details are kept on file should the necessity arise for a procedure or treatment in hospital
  5. Most large radiology firms allow on-line access to your X-rays but please bring any hard copies with you if you have not attended one of the following:
    1. Jones and Partners, Radiology SA, Bensons, Sound or Simon Fowler.
  6. A copy of your referral letter, if this has not already been faxed but rather handed to you to bring
  7. A list of all medications you are taking
  8. A completed patient history form
  9. A credit card or enough money to pay for the consultation and pulmonary function tests if required

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Should you require a detailed quote for your consultation, please send an email to admin@chestcare.com.au. Our staff will assist with your Medicare claim after the consultation.

Procedures may attract additional out-of-pocket expenses; a quote outlining these costs will be provided.

What happens at a consultation?

  • You will be greeted by the reception staff
  • The receptionist will check your details
  • You may have a lung function test prior to the consultation
  • You will then see the doctor and go through all of your medical history, examination and test results
  • You will be directed by the doctor as to the relevant tests, treatments and follow-up of your condition
  • You can then make your follow-up appointment with the receptionist and pay for the consultation, which we expect will be paid in full on the day of the visit
  • A claim will then be sent to Medicare online and the rebate will be deposited into your nominated bank account.
  • The reception staff will assist you with payment and Medicare rebate