Services
As we provide a comprehensive general practice service, we have a responsibility to develop an appropriate management plan for any problem you present to us. We will refer you to specialists when necessary.
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Integrated GP
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Family Planning
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Minor Surgery
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Adolescents and Adult Medicine
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Vaccinations and Immunisations
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General Counselling and Health Education
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General Family Medicine
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Psychologist
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Physiotherapist
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Mindfulness
Mindfulness Meditation Groups, One to One Sessions, Energy Healing, Mental Health Practitioner, Mindfulness Meditation
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Blood Collection
Abbott Blood Collection Services are available on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Asthma
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Diabetes
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Gynaecology
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Registered Nurse
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Locum Service
If you require a doctor after hours, please call our Locum Service. 1300 695 328
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Mixed billing
From the 3rd of January 2023, Elizabeth Grove Surgery will be initiating an out of pocket fee (gap fee). All consultations & procedures will incur a private fee. This includes a gap, out of pocket, payment on top of any Medicare rebates. Patients will be asked to pay the full Medicare amount plus the gap on the day of your appointment after the payment is processed, the Medicare amount will be transferred back into your bank account. Please bring with you a saving or cheque EFTPOS bank card so we can reimburse your Medicare fee on the day. Medicare rebates CANNOT be paid back to credit card accounts. Bulk billing consultations will continue only for: - Children under 16 (Having a valid Medicare Card) - Patients over 65 having pensioners card, health care and DVA card. - Health assessments and care plans If you do not hold a current Medicare card, you are required to pay the full amount of the consultation on the day. If you have private health, we can provide you with a copy of your invoice for reimbursement from your insurer. Consultation Fees FEES TO BE PAID MEDICARE REBATE OUT OF POCKET RATE Short Level A $38.20 $23.20 $15 Consultation Long Level B $55 $39.75 $15 Consultation Long Level C $91.95 $76.95 $15 Consultation Consult > 40mins $128.30 $113.30 $15 Tele consult fees: A full upfront payment is required at the time of booking – Invoice will be provided after the appointment. Practice has very limited phone appointments available. Standard Phone FEES TO BE PAID MEDICARE REBATE OUT OF POCKET RATE 91893 $55 $21 $34 Consultation Procedure Fees: A minimum fee of $50 will be charged for all procedures. Higher fees will apply for more extensive procedures. Your doctor/nurse will discuss this with you prior to your procedure. PROCEDURE OUT OF POCKET Punch Biopsy $50 Skin excision $50 Implanon insertion $50 &/ or removal Removal of $50 Foreign body Wound dressing $50 Ear syringing $50 24hr bp Holter $50 FOR ALL OTHER FEES PLEASE CHECK WITH THE RECEPTION STAFF/ DOCTOR/ NURSE
Additional Services - No charge
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Meditation
Free Mediation group via zoom currently due to COVID19 restrictions. Wednesdays evenings
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EGS Laughing Club - Laughing Yoga
Free every Sundays at the park across from the Surgery, if not in our waiting room
Home Visits
Home visits are available for regular patients whose medical condition prevents them from attending the surgery. As this does take longer please let us know as soon as possible.
Reminders/Recalls
This practice has a reminder system for preventative activities such as Pap Smears, Cholesterol checks, Mammograms, Flu vaccinations, Annual diabetes reviews etc. This means that you may be sent a reminder for a check up. Please let staff know if you do NOT wish to be on the reminder system.
Referrals/Sick Certificates & Prescriptions
For your safety and for medico legal reasons you will need to see a doctor for all of the above.
If you do not understand what is said or do not fully understand the nature of your problem, please ask. We believe it is essential that you understand your problem and how Doctors can promote your recovery and well being.
Test Results
It is your responsibility to contact the surgery for test results.
Most results are back within 5 working days.
Personal Health Information Policy
Your details, medical records & consultations within this practice are kept strictly confidential. Your information is only to be accessed by authorized staff and will not be released without your written consent. Only de-identified data be used for research purposes. During the Accreditation process, medical records are randomly selected for quality assurance purposes. Please inform your Doctor if you do not want your records accessed.
