Policies and Appointments

Policy

Appointments Appointments may be made by telephone during Surgery Hours, or by calling into the rooms during that time. Urgent appointments are available each day, and emergencies are dealt with as they arise.

The normal appointment times are for a 15 minute consultation, but we encourage patients with complex or multiple medical problems to book a 30 minute consultation. We attempt to keep to appointment times, but unforeseen problems and emergencies often disrupt punctuality. If you wish to phone the Surgery before your appointment time, the receptionist can estimate the delay if your Doctor is running late.

Telephoning Your Doctor Each of the Doctors will take telephone calls regarding personal medical problems. He/she cannot be interrupted during consulting times unless the problem is very urgent. The receptionist will indicate the best time to contact an individual Doctor, or indicate when the doctor will call you back if appropriate.

After Hours Services For after-hours emergency medical problems, please call 9298 8555 for the Practice Duty Doctor.

Out of Surgery Visits The Doctors are available for House Calls and visits to Nursing Homes for the very elderly and house-bound patients.

Prescriptions We encourage people to make sure they have enough prescriptions at the time of each visit to their Doctor. Further prescriptions generally require an appointment with a Doctor, but if necessary prescriptions will be issued with 24 hours notice, at a cost of $5 per prescription.

Referrals Referrals are issued after consultation with your Doctor.

Suggestions We welcome suggestions from our patients, via email see the Practice Staff page for the email address of your Doctor, or send to our Practice Manager: julieh@gfmc.com.au or by placing a note in our Suggestion Box (located in the Waiting Room).

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Appointments

CONSULTATIONS by Appointment:

Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 5.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am - 12.00noon
URGENT medical problems are always seen on the same day.

For HOME VISITS, please telephone the surgery as early as possible after 8.30am.

For AFTER-HOURS emergency medical problems, please call 9298 8555 for the Practice Duty Doctor.