Good Medicine can’t be rushed
Standard Appointment
Discussion of 1 problem
Double Appointment
1 complex problem or 2 simple problems
Mental health plan / mental health plan review
New patient (with active/past medical problems)
Triple Appointment
Multiple problems
Complex Consult +/- ring specialist colleague for a plan or urgent appt.
Mental Health Plan
Palliative Care ( pain meds titration/rotation)
Quadruple Appointment
Very Complex Consult +/- ring specialist colleague for a plan or urgent appt.
Unwell needing Treatment room for intervention(s) +/- Ambulance Transfer
Palliative Care (pain meds titration/rotation)
Bulk-Billed
Children aged 15 years and under are bulk billed. Their medical needs are often straightforward, and caring for children is especially rewarding. As GPs, we are in a privileged position to promote healthy lifestyles and to identify psychosocial challenges early, giving young people the best possible chance to thrive and break cycles of disadvantage. Kelvin hopes to be a small but meaningful stepping stone toward a brighter future for them.
Discounted Fees
Discounted fees are available for students, nurses, Health Care Card holders, and aged pensioners.
Older (aka Wiser) patients often have more complex health needs, with multiple medical conditions that require careful and thoughtful care. Appointments may therefore take longer, sometimes needing double or triple consultation times, to allow proper assessment, examination, and discussion of management plans.
Much like classic cars, they simply need a little more tender loving care to keep them running well.
Why I couldn’t Bulk-Bill everyone
I dedicate considerable time to providing careful, high quality medical care. This means I see fewer patients each day compared with bulk billing clinics, especially when managing complex conditions that require detailed history taking, thorough examination, and thoughtful treatment planning. I believe your care should never feel rushed.
Medicare rebates have remained largely unchanged for over a decade and have not kept pace with the rising costs of running a practice. These include clinic service fees, consumables, utilities, rent, nursing and reception staff, professional memberships, insurance, and ongoing education. While bulk billing incentives have increased, these rebates still do not cover the true cost of providing comprehensive care. Bulk billing all patients would significantly compromise the sustainability of the practice.
I value my work as a GP and take pride in providing care to a high standard. I choose not to compromise on the quality of care I offer, because your health, and my professional integrity, matter deeply to me.
80% Gap fees covered by Extended Medicare Safety Net
The Extended Medicare Safety Net (EMSN) helps reduce out of pocket medical costs by providing higher Medicare rebates once a yearly threshold is reached.
If your out of pocket spending on Medicare rebatable services reaches the threshold within a calendar year, Medicare will cover 80 % of any further out of pocket costs. This applies to all family members listed on the same Medicare card. Please note that children must be added manually by the family card holder.
Annual thresholds:
Concession and Family Tax Benefit A: $861.20
Non concession: $2,699.10
You can check your Safety Net balance at any time by contacting Medicare or using the MyGov app. Please note that registration must be completed by the individual and cannot be done by the clinic.
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/what-are-medicare-safety-nets-thresholds?context=22001
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/extended-medicare-safety-net?context=22001
