Hi
We just migrated to the Sunshine Coast. How do we go about getting a doctors appointment. We have our medicare cards.

I am also looking to book a smear, would this be via ur doctor?

Thanks

The Spinkways

Yes the doctors do it here not nurses. Just walk into your nearest doctor's surgery and make an appointment - that easy. All they will want is your name, address, phone number and Medicare Number.

as above guys. some docs bulk bill which means you dont have to pay anything there and then - we always go to a bulk biller! check it out when you make your appt

There are at least 2 in Caloundra that Bulk Bill everyone. Apollo and Caloundra Medical which is at the back of the chemist on Bulcock st.

Australian medical centers all bulk bill,

The one in Twin Waters has a really nice lady doctor.

http://amcqld.com.au/

Ian

I wish!! Some do, some don't - need to check when you make the appointment. There are fewer and fewer around.

The Kawana Waters 7 Day Medical Centre at Minyama bulk bills and as the name suggests is open 7 days a week. Its along from Forty Winks on Nicklin Way. Never any problem getting appointments and can walk in and quite often just wait for one.

We've seen Dr Jones (male) and Dr Chen (Female) - both ok.

Round our way all the doc bulk bill children and concession card holders. None of them BB "normal" adults

Hi Pollyana,

I think I have confused you.

The company that 100% bulk bills is called "Australian Medical Centers" they have quite a few locations on the Sunshine Coast I didnt mean all doctors bulk bill.

Ian

Hi Guys

What does bulk billing mean? We are not familiar with the term. Do you have to pay to see a doc?

Cheers

The Spinkways

Some doctors bulk-bill, if you go to one of those you won't need to pay.
Otherwise you will have to pay - the charges vary - and then you reclaim part of the cosr from Medicare.

Hi

If you have to pay, does it effect the bond that we have lodged as part of our visa application?

Thanks

The Spinkways

I'm sorry but are you for real. I have read a lot of your posts and really can't decide if you are winding people up.

Hiya All

Gawd, I better go back n read some of our posts if they do not appear genuine!!

We are settling in well in Mooloolaba, just got loadsa questions, may seem odd to some folk.

Best move we have ever made. Loving it!

The Spinkways


PS: Highly recommend the Sunshine Coast