Clinical Genetic

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

Referral

A valid referral from your GP or healthcare specialist provider is required to attend our clinic.

When we receive it, one of our team members will review the referral. The next steps may include:

• booking an appointment for you
• contacting you by telephone to get more information

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.

Attending appointments with a support person

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

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.