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?
- In view of this being a medical appointment, at which you will require a physical examination, please dress appropriately
- An up-to-date Medicare Card to assist with claiming your rebate
- An up-to-date Concession Card (if appropriate)
- 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
- 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:
- Jones and Partners, Radiology SA, Bensons, Sound or Simon Fowler.
- A copy of your referral letter, if this has not already been faxed but rather handed to you to bring
- A list of all medications you are taking
- A completed patient history form
- 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