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Choose a Standard appointment for one straightforward concern, or a Long appointment for multiple health concerns, complex conditions or detailed assessment and planning.
At DC Medical Centre, our general practitioners provide comprehensive consultations for patients of all ages. General practice is often the first point of contact for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and ongoing management of a wide range of health concerns.
Whether you have new symptoms, are managing an existing condition or are looking for preventative healthcare, our practitioners offer individualised, evidence-based care tailored to your circumstances.
A consultation may include a physical examination, medication review, pathology or imaging requests, specialist referrals, preventative health advice or care planning, when clinically indicated. Your practitioner may recommend further appointments or investigations.
Respiratory illnesses, headaches, abdominal symptoms, skin conditions, allergies, urinary symptoms, minor injuries and other new health concerns.
Ongoing management of diabetes, blood pressure, cardiovascular conditions, asthma, thyroid disorders, arthritis and other complex conditions.
General health assessments, screening, cardiovascular risk assessment, immunisation advice and lifestyle counselling.
Investigation results, treatment monitoring, medication adjustments, follow-up examinations and coordination with other healthcare providers.
Standard (15 minutes): Usually best for one straightforward health concern.
Long (30 minutes): Recommended for several concerns, complex medical problems, detailed assessments or discussions requiring additional time.
Please book sufficient time. Where several unrelated issues are raised, your practitioner may recommend another visit.
Fees depend on the consultation type, duration and services provided. Medicare rebates may be available to eligible patients. A Standard Consultation extending beyond 20 minutes is charged at the Long Consultation rate.
For consultation charges, Medicare rebates and out-of-pocket costs, please visit our Fees page.
Some consultations may involve diagnostic tests, minor procedures or treatments that attract fees in addition to the consultation itself.
Any additional procedure fee will be explained and your consent obtained before proceeding. You can ask about alternatives, likely costs and whether a separate appointment is needed.
General practitioners consulting at DC Medical Centre operate as independent medical practitioners and are responsible for the clinical services they provide.
All GPs consulting at the centre are registered through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) with the Medical Board of Australia, and are vocationally recognised or hold specialist registration in general practice, as applicable.
You can check an individual practitioner's registration and qualifications on the Ahpra Register of Practitioners.
Explore other consultations available at DC Medical Centre. Some services have their own appointment requirements.
Some services require an initial assessment, a separate appointment or an additional fee.
Book a Standard Consultation (15 minutes) for one straightforward concern. Choose a Long Consultation (30 minutes) for multiple concerns, complex conditions or more detailed assessment and management.
Consultations extending beyond 20 minutes are charged at the Long Consultation rate. See our Fees page for consultation fees, Medicare rebates and out-of-pocket costs.
Yes, but please choose a Long Consultation if you have multiple issues to discuss. Your practitioner may recommend another appointment if more time is needed.
Please bring your Medicare card or relevant health cover information, a current list of medicines, recent investigation results and any relevant specialist letters. Bring a written list of questions if helpful.
Your practitioner may recommend pathology, imaging or other investigations depending on your symptoms and examination. Tests are arranged when clinically appropriate and their costs may vary.
Yes, new prescriptions can be considered during an in-person consultation following a clinical assessment. Some medicines have special prescribing requirements. Read our Prescriptions page for details.
Yes. Your practitioner can assess whether a specialist referral is appropriate. Separate requirements may apply to public hospital outpatient referrals. See our Specialist Referrals page.
General consultations may attract an out-of-pocket cost. Certain services or appointment types are bulk billed where applicable. Please review our Fees page for current charges and rebate information.
Some diagnostic tests or procedures carry separate fees. Where an additional procedure fee applies, your practitioner will explain the cost and seek your consent before proceeding.
Remote consultations may be available to eligible existing patients for suitable concerns, subject to Medicare rules and the practitioner's assessment. Some conditions and medications require an in-person visit.
Yes. GPs provide ongoing treatment and monitoring for many chronic conditions and can consider a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan where eligible. Visit our Chronic Care Plans page.
General consultation bookings are not an emergency service. For serious symptoms such as severe chest pain, significant breathing difficulty or stroke symptoms, call Triple Zero (000).
General consultations are intended for non-emergency healthcare. Some concerns require investigations, specialist assessment or follow-up appointments.
For a medical emergency, including severe chest pain, significant difficulty breathing or stroke symptoms, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Book a Standard (15-minute) consultation for one straightforward health concern, or a Long (30-minute) consultation for multiple concerns, complex conditions or more detailed assessment and treatment planning.
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