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PRESCRIPTIONS
What if I am going to run out of my medication before my next appointment with Dr Tesfai?
In most cases, if needed, your GP can provide you with another prescription prior to you next review with Dr Tesfai.
Your GP receives a letter from Dr Tesfai after each appointment.
Therefore, they will have access to the medications/dosages he has previously prescribed you.
Why do I need to provide another referral if I've already seen the doctor in the past?
To receive a Medicare rebate for your appointment, you will need a valid referral from your GP (lasts for 12-months) or specialist (lasts for 3-months).
You’re still very welcome to attend your appointment without a referral — however, Medicare rebates cannot be processed without one.
When you book a review appointment, we will let you know if a referral is required and whether the one we have on file will still be valid.
If you choose to reschedule your appointment online, please check that your referral will still be current for the new date.
We will also send you an SMS reminder a few days before your appointment, which will include a note if a referral is needed.
While we’re happy to guide you, it is ultimately your responsibility to ensure a valid referral is in place if you wish to claim the Medicare rebate.
If you’re ever unsure, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
REFERRALS AND MEDICARE REBATES
After you have been seen by Dr Tesfai, your follow-up appointment will be arranged by our practice based on his clinical recommendations.
Once Dr Tesfai has advised when he would like to review you, our team will schedule the appropriate appointment and send the details directly to you via SMS.
The message will include your appointment date, time, and any relevant information.
If the proposed time does not suit you, please contact our reception team as soon as possible so we can assist with rescheduling.
If you do not receive an SMS and were expecting a follow-up, please get in touch with us to ensure your contact details are up to date.
FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS
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