Patient Information
Information At Your Fingertips
If you are a new patient to our clinic, please arrive at least five minutes before your consultation or fill out a new patient form here and bring the following to your consultation:
- Photo ID
- A valid Medicare card
- Workcover patients will need to inform their employer and bring their employer’s contact details for verification to arrange payment.
Fees
Billing Policy
We are a bulk billing practice for patients holding a valid Medicare card. Some services are excluded and an out-of-pocket expense will apply. Fees will vary depending on the service.
Private Patients
The following fees apply to patients who do not hold a Medicare card or OSHC/OVC membership, the following fees do apply;
- Short consultation – $50
- Standard consultation – $75
- Long consultation – $120
- Pathology testing will incur additional fees.
- Allied health services will be privately billed.
Additional Fees
Some of the services excluded from bulk billing include
- WorkCover
- RHCA Medicare cardholders
- Specialist consultations *
- Allied health services *
- Procedures
- Pap smears
- Pre-employment medical assessments
- Driver assessment form
- Medical reports
- Skin cancer checks
- New patients who do not have their Medicare card.
The fees will vary depending on the complexity of the service and the procedure required.
Home Visits Policy
Visits can be arranged in certain circumstances with a pre-booked arrangement with the doctor on call. Please contact the receptionist to discuss your needs. Remember, always call the ambulance service at 000 if you are experiencing severe pain or illness at any time.
Practice Policies
Email Policy
For all communication outside the software program that contains sensitive data/information, we prefer not to communicate via email.
After Hour Services
Contacting Your Health Professional:
Phone calls to your doctor will be put through initially to the nurse if available, or the nurse will return your call as soon as possible. The nurse will then discuss any concerns with your doctor and get him/her to phone you back as required. If your doctor has asked you to phone, please advise reception, and you will be put through, or a message will be taken for the doctor to return your call as soon as possible.
Compliments and Complaints
If at any time you have a concern, comment or suggestion, please do not hesitate to fill in a “Compliment, Comment or Complaint” form (available in Medical Centre Waiting Room), Contact Health Care Complaints Commission on 1300 582 113 or mail to Level 26, 570 Bourke Street Melbourne, Victoria 3000 – https://hcc.vic.gov.au/
Booking Appointments
Appointments may be booked by calling: (03) 9948 9176 or in person Monday to Friday 08:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Weekends 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Regular appointment times are 15 minutes if you feel you need longer, please discuss with the receptionist at the time of booking.
Appointments for health assessments, complex medical problems or removal of skin lesions, all require extra time.
Whilst the Doctors aim to keep patients waiting times as short as possible; delays may occur.
Walk-ins are – Welcome.
New patient – Welcome.
Appointments
Our practice is appointment based, however we always welcome and accommodate walk-in patients.
Our standard consultations are up to 15 minutes
Communication Assistances
If you require assistance with communication (eg. translator), please notify Reception upon arrival. A phone interpreter may be available.
If you require an Auslan sign language interpreter during your appointment, a booking can be made online at http://www.nabs.org.au/ or by phone 1800 246 945.
COVID-19 Vaccination Form
Useful Resources
Children’s Health
Contraception / Sexual Health
Immunisation
Men’s Health
Travel
Planning Ahead
(Advance Care Planning, Wills, Power of Attorney, Enduring Guardian)
Chronic Disease
Mental Health
Preventative Health & Lifestyle
MyMedicare
MyMedicare
We invite all existing and new patients who consider us to be your preferred practice, to register for MyMedicare. To complete a registration, scan the QR code or register using the link provided on this page. If you have any questions, please contact our team.
What is MyMedicare?
The Australian Government has introduced a new voluntary patient registration model called MyMedicare to drive improvements in primary health care for all Australians and deliver new funding packages to primary care providers. MyMedicare will strengthen the relationship between patients and their health care teams by allowing patients to register with their regular general practice and select their preferred GP and providers within the practice. This registration aims to strengthen the relationship between you, your GP, and the team at Delacombe Medical Center. For more information, please see the Registering in MyMedicare Factsheet for Patients.
What are the benefits of MyMedicare for our patients?
The key benefits to you include better access, better continuity of care, and better planning. Registration in MyMedicare is not compulsory, however it is recommended to improve continuity of care for patients. You can also change your mind and leave the program at any time. It does not affect your Medicare rights or benefits. Please reach out to our team if you have any questions.
FAQ
Is Delacombe Medical Centre a Bulk Billing Practice?
What if I don't have a Medicare card?
How do I book an appointment?
What should I bring to my appointment?
- Photo ID
- Medicare card
- Any concession cards
