Frequently Asked Questions
Are you taking new patients?
Yes, we are! If you are interested in becoming a patient at Buderim Medical Centre please give us a call to schedule an initial appointment.
Do you bulk bill?
Our clinic privately bills for all consultations, with a discounted rate for holders of Healthcare Cards and Pension Cards. Payment is on the day of consultation only, by cash, EFTPOS or credit card. A Medicare rebate will be directly deposited back into your account if you are registered for same day claiming. There is no out of pocket cost for Chronic Disease Management Plans and Health Assessments.
For more details on our billing policy and fees, click here.
Do I need anti-viral medication if I have tested positive to Covid-19?
Most cases of COVID are mild and do not require anti-viral medication. People at higher risk of severe illness are eligible for antiviral treatments, these include:
- People 70 years or older
- 50 years or older with 2 additional risk factors
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, 30 years or older and with 2 additional risk factors.
People aged 18 years and older who are moderate to severely immunocompromised may be eligible.
Courses of these antiviral treatments need to be started as soon as possible after symptoms from COVID-19 begin. To find out if you may be eligible, call the clinic to arrange a telehealth appointment.
I need a repeat script, can I get one without seeing the doctor?
An appointment is required to obtain a repeat script, however in an emergency, a regular script that has been prescribed by your GP at Buderim Medical Centre may be provided by calling into the practice during the day (except during lunch time 12pm-1pm). A doctor on duty may be able to do the script for you. Please call the practice to inquire whether this service is available for you/the medication you require. All scheduled or restricted medications require an appointment with your regular GP.
A script request might be declined because…
- It’s for an addictive medication that requires close supervision
- Your doctor hasn’t seen you for over 6-12 months and we need to check that the medication is still appropriate and working well for you
- Your doctor would like to recommend a new medication, ceasing the medication, or check that the medication is doing what it needs to do
How can I get my test results?
Generally, results require an appointment with your GP as even a “normal” result may require further investigation. In some instances, one of our clinical team members may call you, or you may receive an SMS advising your test results are back and your GP would like to see you.
If your test result is urgent, a clinical team member will call you to either discuss the result or make an appointment.
If you haven’t heard anything from us 7 days after having your test, please call us so we can check the status of your result. We can then best guide and assist with any follow up care.
