sharonmcallister

Hi all, do you know if we have to arrange to have our medical records sent to australia? If so, how do we do this? Do you have to have a doctor in australia first when you get there and then get them sent?
thanks
Sharon

justcantwait

hi sharon
i spoke to my gp last week regarding this and was told that we can't have the originals but have photocopies done at a fee.roughly £10 kids & £50 adults depends on size of your files.Wasn't impressed so phoned health authority who said that it was right.Hope this helps a bit.

anne marie xx

sharonmcallister

so do you think we should arrange this before we go over? Do you not need a doctor to send the file to or is it just taking the photocopies with you.

My file and my daughters is quite big as my daughter has had a few operations and I have chrones disease,

thanks
Sharon

hereshoping

I believe in Oz you don't have a GP in the same way and people keep their own medical records and can taken them with them to see the doctor (you can see any doctor)