Your First Visit page can help patients understand what to expect on their first visit:
Our aim is to provide you with all the information needed to make informed decisions about managing your health.
Our doctors consults at a number of locations. To book an initial consultation please either
Advise the staff if the matter is urgent and we will endeavour to arrange an expedited appointment.
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It’s easy to forget all the questions you wish to discuss once in front of the doctor. We recommend you prepare a list of questions you want to discuss.
Anyone can make an appointment to see a doctor.
With a valid specialist referral, you will receive a Medicare rebate The referral must be current and come from general practitioner or another specialist.
Without a valid referral, you will not obtain your Medicare rebate and be required to pay the full consulting fee.
You can make an appointment and then arrange for your general practitioner to fax through a referral prior to your appointment date.
Please plan your appointment appropriately or reschedule if necessary.
Prepare to arrive 15 minutes before your allocated appointment time as you will be asked to complete some paperwork.
Bring all relevant information as listed below:
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Prepare a list of questions you want to ask your doctor about your problem or concerns. It’s easy to forget what you wanted to discuss once you are at the appointment.
You should expect to be greeted at reception upon arrival and then seen by the doctor.
During your first visit you and the doctor will discuss:
Honesty is important as it provides all the information needed to assess and properly treat you.
It is important to be as relaxed as possible during any examination. Try taking deep slow breaths, relax and think of something pleasant can help if the doctor needs to perform a clinical examination here.
You may require more diagnostic testing to confirm the doctors diagnosis.
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We want you to feel free to discuss openly any questions or voice any concerns you may have without reluctance or hesitation, as anything dealing with your health is of extreme importance.
It is important that you clearly understand your options including:
After reviewing any diagnostic results, your doctor will recommend appropriate treatment.
Any referring health professionals are kept informed of all diagnoses and the treatment plan. A written report is sent to your referring doctor within a week of your visit or earlier if required urgently.
Where a Treatment Option is recommended you may need to understand and consider the following:
Qualifying factors for surgery may include:
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If you have any specific concerns or fears regarding your condition or treatment we recommend contacting the practice for clarification.
Your time is valuable. Our practice endeavours to run on schedule and your punctual attendance will assist this. Feel free to ring us 30 minutes prior to your appointment to confirm if your we are running on time.
We do understand that circumstances may arise unexpectedly, however, late arrivals can compromise the service we are able to provide to you, and can also inconvenience other patients.
We will do our best to accommodate late arrivals, but in some instances, appointments may need to be rescheduled.
We do ask that you contact us and give at least 24 hours notice should you need to reschedule or cancel your booking.
Due to the difficulty of filling last-minute cancellations, and if we are unable to book an alternative patient, it will be necessary to charge a $50 fee for missed appointments or last-minute cancellations.
Regular cancellations or cancellations with less than 24-hour notice may incur a cancellation fee.
We consider this a last resort, as our motivating concern is the quality of service we are able to provide you and our other patients.
For unattended appointments without notice, we may charge a $50 fee.
We may require a credit card on file to reserve your appointment. If you don’t have your credit card on file, you may only be allowed to come in on a walk-in basis if available.
[Doctor] we encourage a friend or family member accompany you on your consultation with the surgeon. If your family or friends can better understand your condition and treatment, they can also provide suitable help if and when required.
An interpreter can be arranged upon request, typically this is done over the online.
Please let us know at the time of making the appointment.
When surgery is recommended, it is often the best treatment, based on the evidence available.
When considering surgery both you and your doctor will balance the risk of surgery against the risk of not having surgery.
There may be multiple other treatments available and your own circumstances may mean you prefer not to have surgery.
It is not recommended to receive injectable treatments while pregnant, as the risks are uncertain due to the lack of information available about the effect on the fetus.
For more information please call us on and request to speak with one of our medically-trained registered doctor or nurse.
The best time to visit your doctor is one week after your menstrual period as your may require a pap smear which cannot be obtained if you are menstruating.
Avoid douching or using vaginal creams at least three days before your appointment.
Whilst we all love children, in the interest of health and safety, children cannot accompany patients in the treatment rooms or be supervised by staff.
Thank you for your understanding.
As a guide please consider the average duration as being:
It’s not uncommon to be nervous or have questions or doubts prior to a treatment.
It is hard for your doctor to allay your fears or reassure you if you keep your thoughts to yourself.
We encourage you to clarify before you leave the clinic and will take time to explain the treatment options available.
Everyone experiences pain differently and has different pain thresholds. When it comes to anti-wrinkle injections, it is a relatively painless procedure, though a mild stinging sensation may be felt.
Most people compare the sensation of the face injections to a quick prick or a slight pinching feeling, but it only lasts for a few seconds.
Anti-wrinkle treatments require no anaesthetic, however, a topical anaesthetic can be used for dermal fillers if needed.
We do not treat anyone under the age of 18 for cosmetic injectables. We do offer a wide range of skin treatments suitable for your age group.
We welcome you to visit our clinic with a parent or guardian to discuss any of these options.
To determine the correct dosage you need to book in for a consultation with Clinic.
With regular treatments, the dosage can be reduced.
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The patient is then discharged from the hospital in a day or two after the procedure.
Patients are advised on the steps to keep the wound dry and clean and on scar management.
The patient is advised to maintain a strict elevation of the joint for ten days.
Even minor injuries can have a prolonged recovery period.
Patients are normally immobilised in a below-knee cast or boot for 6 weeks.
Other conditions include:
Return to maximum function often takes up to one year after the injury.
At the time of discharge patients are advised on:
It is not recommend surgery while pregnant, as the risks are uncertain due to the lack of information available about the effect on the fetus.
For more information please call us on and request to speak with one of our medically-trained registered doctor or nurse.
Dermal Filler injectables are a specialised formula derived Hyaluronic Acid, which is a naturally occurring sugar molecule found in the human body.
Everyone experiences pain differently and has different pain thresholds. When it comes to anti-wrinkle injections, it is a relatively painless procedure, though a mild stinging sensation may be felt.
Most people compare the sensation of the face injections to a quick prick or a slight pinching feeling, but it only lasts for a few seconds.
Anti-wrinkle treatments require no anaesthetic, however, a topical anaesthetic can be used for dermal fillers if needed.
It is not recommended to receive injectable treatments while pregnant, as the risks are uncertain due to the lack of information available about the effect on the fetus.
For more information please call us on and request to speak with one of our medically-trained registered doctor or nurse.
We do not treat anyone under the age of 18 for cosmetic injectables. We do offer a wide range of skin treatments suitable for your age group.
We welcome you to visit our clinic with a parent or guardian to discuss any of these options.
To determine the correct dosage you need to book in for a consultation with Clinic.
With regular treatments, the dosage can be reduced.
Whilst we all love children, in the interest of health and safety, children cannot accompany patients in the treatment rooms or be supervised by staff.
Thank you for your understanding.
Dermal Fillers are safe and effective.
The risk of allergic reaction is minimal, however, there are risks involved with any cosmetic injectable treatment. These risks can include:
Such side effects typically dissipate within one to two days and can be camouflaged with make-up.
While serious complications are rare, infections and allergic reactions can occur.
The injected Dermal Filler can also move away from the injection area, forming lumps underneath the skin.
Sometimes these can be massaged away. In other cases, the bumps remain until the body absorbs the dermal filler
Due to strict regulations set by the Therapeutic Goods Act (TGA) it is against the law to discount an injectable treatment.
Discounted treatments should raise alarm bells when you are choosing which clinic to trust your treatment to.
The skill of the injector is more important than price. An efficient injector will achieve maximum result with minimum product.
The patient is able to walk immediately after the surgery with minimal pain.
The doctor may prescribe pain medications if the pain persists longer than usual.
The procedure carries all the risks associated with surgery, such as
Redness and bruising at the site of injection may be seen which should resolve over time.
There is also a risk of nerve injury or chronic pain due to nerve entrapment and delayed healing of the wound.
If this condition or injury is missed or untreated can result in the collapse of the arch of the midfoot with significant pain, and the development of arthritis.
When surgery is performed, risks include damage to the structures around the top of the foot (nerves, blood vessels, tendons, muscles), as well as a risk of wound infection or breakdown.
It is common to sustain cartilage damage at the joint surfaces during the initial injury, and some people develop midfoot arthritis and ongoing pain down the track.
Some patients require further surgery to fuse the midfoot joints to relieve arthritis pain.
Due to strict regulations set by the Australian Medical Board it is against the law to offer surgical inducements.
Discounted treatments should raise alarm bells when you are choosing which specialist to trust your treatment to.
The surgeon's skill is more important than price. Effective surgery will maximise your health outcome.
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