Patient Info
APPOINTMENTS
On your first consultation visit, please bring along:
- A referral letter from you General Practitioner
- Medicare Card
- Private Health Fund Card / Registration details
- Any relevant investigations eg: blood test, Ultrasounds, etc
FEES
Both Obstetrics and Gynaecology fees will have some ‘out of pocket’ expenses. The amount varies depending on the actual clinical circumstances and the complexity. Most of your fees, however will be covered by Medicare and your private Health Funds.
Out-Patient Consultation Fees Full payment is appreciated at the time of each consultation visit. Dr. Lee’s practice accept all major credit cards and EFTPOS facilities. To enquire about Medicare Online Claiming, please contact Dr. Lee’s practice. Obstetrics Fees Obstetrics – Pregnancy Management Fees: Gynaecology Fees The fees vary depending on clinical condition, type of operation required and complexity of the surgery. During your consultation. Dr, Lee will provide you with a detailed explanation of your treatment care plan and if an operation is recommended, she will provide you with details on the surgical procedure involved, risks and benefits and other alternatives available for you to consider. She will also provide you with an estimation of cost involved based on the type of procedure you require. Full fees payment is required prior to the planned operation date. Medicare or your private health funds will cover portion of the operation fees. Please discuss this further with Dr. Lee at the consultation visit. Other Fees Anaesthetist Fees – This may incur out of pocket expenses depending on the anaesthetist. Paediatrician Fees – A paediatrician will attend to your baby either at delivery if needed or following birth. This may incur additional out of pocket expenses.
ON CALL ARRANGEMENT
Dr Lee participate in a weekend on-call roster with other trusted Obstetricians and Gynaecologist at Sunnybank Hospital.
This is to ensure that her patients always have an experienced doctor available 24/7, but at the same time allowing rest time for doctors.
SUNNYBANK HOSPITAL
http://www.sunnybankprivatehospital.com.au/index.php/our-services/maternity-services/
The above website provides comprehensive patient information on the following:
- Rooms facilities
- Preparation for Birth & Pregnancy
- Admission information, including what to bring to the hospital
- When to contact or to come in to hospital
- Payment and Health Fund Information
- The Well Mother & Baby Clinic
- Visiting Hours & Contacts