FAQs

As with prescriptions, our doctors routinely require a medical appointment to discuss a referral to a specialist. This is the ensure that regular medical checks are carried out, such as monitoring your blood pressure, glucose level, mood, weight etc, and making sure your updated information is included in your referral.

In some circumstances, your doctor may be happy to issue a referral to your regular specialist in extenuating circumstances. However, Merewether Family Practice charges a $10 fee for this service, to cover the doctor and administration time.

No, we do not bulk bill. Payment at the time of consultation is required. A list of fees is available on our website.

For all emergencies please call 000.

Our after hours care is provided by GP Access after hours service. Please call 1300 130 147.

Please call the practice as soon as possible to allow us to offer your appointment to someone else.

Yes a consultation is required to obtain a medical certificate.

Yes the practice has a ramp at the front of the building and the surgery is laid out on a flat single level.

Dr Forbes and Dr Bultitude are currently taking new patients. Dr Hall is accepting new patients for CASA Aviation Medicals. Her books should open in the second half of the year.

Standard appointments are 15 minutes. 30 minute appointments are required for Mental Health care plans and are recommended for Cervical Screening/Pap smear tests.

If you feel you require longer than this please ask for a double appointment.

Yes we run by appointments for all consultations.

Doctors are required by the Prescription Benefits Scheme (PBS) to see patients to issue a prescription. This is the ensure that regular medical checks are carried out, such as monitoring your blood pressure, glucose level, mood, weight etc.

In some circumstances, your doctor may be happy to issue a repeat prescription for a regular medication until you can be seen. Merewether Family Practice charges a $10 fee for this service, to cover the doctor and administration time.

Although our doctors are very busy they will in certain circumstances talk to patients over the phone if required.