 Doctors and Health Professionals
GENERAL PRACTITIONERS
Your general practitioner is one of the best points of contact for dealing with health problems or obtaining health advice and assistance.
Visits to doctors are charged on a fee for service basis, covered in part or fully by Medicare.
Your doctor can tell you about the many health services available and refer you to the most appropriate service if needed.
Most doctors have after-hours urgent care arrangements.
Information on the location of general practitioners can be found in the Yellow Pages or through HealthInfo on 1300 135 030.
SPECIALISTS
Your doctor can advise you about the wide range of specialists available to treat specific health conditions and provide a referral if appropriate.
OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
There are many health professionals including physiotherapists, podiatrists, chiropractors, speech therapists, optometrists and occupational therapists.
No referral is needed for most of these services, however fees are normally charged.
Information on the location of these professional services can be found in the Yellow Pages or through HealthInfo on 1300 135 030.
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