Genomic Medicine

What to bring

Every time you come

Every time you come in for a test, day procedure, surgery or treatment, you should bring:

• Medicare card
• Health Care card (if you have one)
• Concession card (if you have one)
• Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
• Medications you are currently taking, including any that you have bought without a prescription
• X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results you have which are related to your procedure
• Private health insurance card (if you want to use it)
• Aids (glasses, hearing aid, walking frame)

For a clinic appointment

If you come for a clinic appointment, you should also bring:

• Your appointment letter
• Any special items listed on your letter
• Your appointment book (if relevant)
• TAC or WorkCover claim number

Medicare ineligible patients

A visit to our clinic is publicly funded for individuals holding a valid Medicare card.

Medicare ineligible patients, unless they are an asylum seeker or covered by a reciprocal agreement, will be responsible for all associated costs.

See Patients without a Medicare card for more on costs for Medicare ineligible patients.

Should I attend appointments alone or with another person?

It is up to you whether you attend your appointments alone or bring someone - such as a partner, family member or friend - for support.

Some people find a support person helpful or want to include a family member as the information may also be relevant to them. We ask family members and partners to arrange a referral for themselves if their attendance is not solely as support.

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