How do you get doc's appt - Sunshine Coast???
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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?
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I am also looking to book a smear, would this be via ur doctor?
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Originally Posted by jacknscoob
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
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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?
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Originally Posted by moneypen20
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.
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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.
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Originally Posted by jacknscoob
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
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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?
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The one in Twin Waters has a really nice lady doctor.
http://amcqld.com.au/
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Originally Posted by ianp
Australian medical centers all bulk bill,
The one in Twin Waters has a really nice lady doctor.
http://amcqld.com.au/
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The one in Twin Waters has a really nice lady doctor.
http://amcqld.com.au/
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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.
We've seen Dr Jones (male) and Dr Chen (Female) - both ok.
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Round our way all the doc bulk bill children and concession card holders. None of them BB "normal" adults
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Originally Posted by Pollyana
I wish!! Some do, some don't - need to check when you make the appointment. There are fewer and fewer around.
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.
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Hi Guys
What does bulk billing mean? We are not familiar with the term. Do you have to pay to see a doc?
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What does bulk billing mean? We are not familiar with the term. Do you have to pay to see a doc?
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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.
Otherwise you will have to pay - the charges vary - and then you reclaim part of the cosr from Medicare.
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Hi
If you have to pay, does it effect the bond that we have lodged as part of our visa application?
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