Free (Medicare Bulk-Billed) After-Hours Doctor Home Visits @ 13 SICK, [VIC] DoctorDoctor (Melbourne) (+HealthTap)

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      chleo1 on 17/10/2023 - 11:02

      Same with bricks and mortar. A medical centre has to pay rent, cleaning, electricity, reception, heating and cooling etc etc. Payroll is the biggest outgoing.
      Include consumables like paper, tongue depressors and a lower medicare rebate for day hours then yes, GPs will have to charge a gap.

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    meelek on 15/04/2024 - 15:08

    A couple of reasons;
    1) Because frequently it's not a GP you see. Last I looked (as someone interested in working for them) it was 3rd year medical graduate and above. I personally didn't back my own skills in seeing the potential mix of patients at that point and my MDO won't cover me if I get myself out of my depth and scope of practice. You may well get a 'real' GP on occasion, but many have chosen GP for the lifestyle and pay is likely better in practice hours, so why would they work AH?

    2) Because successive governments in their collective wisdom, have frozen the medicare rebate for GPs at unsustainable low levels while looking the other way at the misuse of 'urgent' care after hours services by the practices and patients. Rebate for urgent care services is much higher than the 15min consultation rebate, and their call centres are pretty adept at bouncing back anything that's more complex to EDs anyway.

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  Rob-4x4 on 17/10/2023 - 07:54

  Nice idea but interesting use of the word "National" when the vast majority of Australia is not covered by it

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  jackshao on 15/04/2024 - 12:15

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  ok

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  Dogstar on 15/04/2024 - 13:03

  For anyone in the Illawarra: https://radiodoctor.com.au

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  w3av3r on 15/04/2024 - 13:57

  for about a year now I've only been able to get $45 tellehealth appointments with this app. just me?

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  JuryWheel on 15/04/2024 - 14:22

  Anyone have success with this (or another easy service) to get a medical certificate - seems like such a waste when you clearly have a virus to go to a GP and pay $80+…

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    Frozensage on 15/04/2024 - 14:51

    yep they email me one after, was great especially if you have an employer who needs a cert for every sick leave.

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      yphuongd on 15/04/2024 - 15:18

      So, if I just have a cold and need a medical certificate for my sick leave, I wouldn't require an in-person visit?

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      JuryWheel on 16/04/2024 - 13:37

      Was this the "homedocter.com.au" service or "doctordoctor"?

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  Frozensage on 15/04/2024 - 14:50

  local GP couldn't book me in for an appointment cause its all full EXCEPT if I paid a gap there are all of a sudden more slots available.

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  zhaomh on 15/04/2024 - 16:25

  I recall we also have the bulk billed after-hour doctor in NSW through a 1300 hotline. Does anyone know the number, or has this been discontinued?

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  xyzzyxyzzy on 14/10/2024 - 13:05

  Used twice in Perth. No one was available after 12am :(

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  hopper on 14/10/2024 - 13:09

  used it when my kid was 1 year old and fell on floor, saved us at mid night.

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  yessum on 14/10/2024 - 14:55

  Used this last week for the first time and it was great, simple and quick. Not sure if it's bulk-billed (free) for subsequent appointments though based on this FAQ answer.

  What's my telehealth Medicare Eligibility

  To receive a bulk-billed telehealth consultation with a Medical Practitioner on our platform, you will need to have attended one of our 4000 subscribed GP practices in the last 12 months for a face-to-face consult. You will not need to have attended one of our 4000 subscribed GP clinics to receive a Medicare-funded telehealth consultation if your request falls under the following specific exemption categories:

  Children under the age of 12 months
  Patients who are homeless (do not have suitable accommodation alternatives)
  Patients receiving an urgent after-hours (unsociable hours) service
  Patients who are seeking assistance with smoking cessation
  Patients affected by ‘natural disaster’
  Patients accessing specific MBS items for blood borne viruses, sexual or reproductive health consultations, Pregnancy counselling services, mental health planning and treatment services and eating disorder planning and treatment services
  Patients of medical practitioners at an Aboriginal Medical Service or an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service
  People isolating because of a COVID-related State or Territory public health order, or in COVID-19 quarantine because of a State or Territory public health order
  However, if you do not meet all the criteria above, we recognise the urgent nature of healthcare after hours and will pay the Medical Practitioner on your behalf for your first consultation with subsequent consultations incurring private fees.

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    tonester on 14/10/2024 - 15:04

    that’s telehealth - this deal is:

    Free (Medicare Bulk-Billed) After-Hours Doctor Home Visits @ 13 SICK, [VIC] DoctorDoctor (Melbourne) (+HealthTap)

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  frewer on 14/10/2024 - 18:36

  My Regional town isnt on the list, my last visit to GP rather less than impressive, more like dismissive T_T. I just die quietly here

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