Post Operative Information Sheets
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Yes, a referral is always required prior to an appointment being scheduled. Dr Morton will review your referral and you will then be contacted to schedule an appointment.
A referral from a GP is valid for 12 months.
A referral from a Specialist is valid for 3 months.
If you haven’t already provided the below details to the practice, please ensure you bring with you;
- Your Medicare card details
- Your private health fund details
- Your GP’s details (if you were referred by another Doctor)
- A list of your current medications
Your first consultation with Dr Morton will generally take between 45-60mins. With your consent a gynaecological examination will usually be undertaken. Dr Morton will review your investigations with you and make an individualised management plan after outlining the management options available to you.
There is a multi-story visitor carpark at The Wesley Hospital which visitors can use for a fee. There is limited metered street parking available.
Alternatively, Auchenflower train station is a very short walk.
You are welcome to bring a support person to your appointment.
Consultation fees are payable in full on the day of your appointment. Your initial consultation will cost a minimum of $370 (if any procedures are also performed on the day these will be an additional expense). If you have a valid Medicare card you will be entitled to claim a rebate.
We do not accept cash payments. Payment can be made via debit or credit card.
Please see Surgical Fees below for information on the costs of surgery.
Minimally invasive surgery with robotic or laparoscopic surgery is performed where possible, as long as it is the safest and most suitable mode of surgery for your medical condition and individualised assessment.
Surgical Fees
Our practice uses the Australian Medical Association (AMA) List of Medical Services and Fees to determine our charges. There will usually be a gap between the costs of our services and the rebates provided to you by your Health Fund and Medicare.
Generally, Dr Morton does not participate in health insurer gap schemes for major procedures as the benefit payment offered by these schemes is too low to cover the costs of providing your procedure, post operative aftercare and running a modern-day medical practice. The AMA fee schedule has been calculated to more accurately represent the costs of private health care.
When booking surgery with Dr Morton our practice will always provide you with a comprehensive written estimate of costs for surgeon’s fees after your consultation. This is because surgical costs may vary due to the complexity of the surgery required in your individual circumstance.
Your surgical fees are payable in full to the practice, after which you can then submit your claim to your Health Fund and Medicare for any rebates you are entitled to.