Bondi Junction Medical Practice

Please be aware that our receptionists cannot provide advice on Bulk Billing for consultations. The decision to Bulk Bill is made solely by the doctor, as receptionists are not equipped to advise on this matter. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to discuss any billing concerns directly with your doctor.

Bondi Junction Medical Practice is a Mixed Billing practice:

• Please note that an $80 file transfer fee applies for the secure transferring of patient files.
• Additionally, NON-STANDARD surgical procedures may incur additional fees regardless of bulk-billing eligibility.
• Information on the current private fees charged is available at reception.
• Medical Reports and consultations concerning established Workers’ Compensation and third-party claims will be charged in accordance with the AMA Fee List.
• Please check with your GP regarding any out-of-pocket expenses incurred for specialist referrals, X-rays, etc.
• We pass on transaction fees for card and digital payments: 2.0% for American Express and Diners Club, 1.1% for Visa and Mastercard (credit & debit), with no surcharge for EFTPOS or cash payments. We do this in line with the RBA rules.

CANCELLATION AND NON-ATTENDANCE FEE

We understand situations may arise where you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment. If this occurs, we respectfully ask you to provide a minimum of 2 hours’ notice before your appointment by cancelling your appointment via our online booking system or calling our practice. We will happily reschedule your appointment.

If you cancel within the 2 hours or do not attend your scheduled appointment, a non-attendance fee will apply.  If you have a cancellation fee, it will require payment before you can schedule another appointment.

The fees are as follows:

• $50 for a missed short consult
• $90 for a missed long consult

Weekend fees are as follows:

• $90 for a missed short consult
• $110 for a missed long consult

Our doctors want to be available for your needs and the needs of all our patients. When a patient does not attend a scheduled appointment, another patient loses the opportunity to be seen.

Please note that a 100% cancellation fee applies to allied health appointments cancelled less than 24 hours in advance. Please cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before your appointment to avoid this fee.

Thank you for being a valued patient and for your cooperation with this policy.

We ask that patients make a booking ONLINE when possible, though every effort will be made to fit patients in when possible.

Our standard appointment types have specific time allowances, so please book a longer consultation if required to be fair to other patients. This approach helps us maintain our commitment to providing each patient with the attention they deserve. Additionally, we appreciate your punctuality for appointments. Please note late arrivals may not be seen during busy periods.

Test results are only given to the patient concerned by a doctor. However, you will generally be asked to make an appointment with your doctor to follow up.

Medical Certificates can be provided by your doctor following a consultation, unfortunately they cannot be backdated. Please try to present early in your illness should you require this service.

ALL Telehealth consultations incur a fee. Medicare cardholders who have visited our practice in the last 12 months are eligible for a rebate. Payments are required in advance, through a secure link from HotDoc when booking your appointment online. We’ll handle your Medicare rebate online.

The practitioners adhere to the AMA code of Ethics regarding Privacy and Confidentiality, please be assured that your medical records and consultations are kept in the strictest confidence.

Please ask the reception team for a ‘transfer of medical records’ request. This can then be provided to your previous practice / doctor.

All pathology tests require a referral from your GP. We encourage you to have this ready when appearing at the pathology collection centre for your pathology test. Some pathology tests, such as pregnancy glucose tolerance testing, require you to book with pathology.

Work cover patients will be treated the same as regular patients. Please notify your employer before your first consultation so they may provide you with a claim number related to your current case.

Specialists typically require a referral letter from a GP. Please make an appointment with a GP first to ask about a referral letter; your GP will advise you accordingly.

Our communications Policy details how and when we receive and return telephone calls and electronic communication.

We will not disturb a doctor during a consultation. We will let the doctor know if a patient has contacted the practice for them and will respond appropriately.

Please note emails are there for administrative purposes. We will not disclose personal information over email and will not use this method to book or cancel appointments.

We may get in touch with you via SMS or email to update you with general information about our practice or health services for your information. Any generic email communication to you is done using only a name and email, for the purposes of these communications, please be advised that no further information is stored.

If you are unsatisfied with any aspect of our practice or your consultation, complaints can be made by completing a ‘feedback form’ available in the waiting room, completing a formal ‘complaints’ form available at the reception desk, discussing your concerns directly with the Practice Manager or contacting the NSW Health Services Commissioner on (02) 9219 7444.