Fountain Corner Family Practice Fees & Appointments

Fees and Payments

Fees

Fountain Corner Family Practice offers reduced fees for pensioners with a health care card and Veterans’ Affairs card holders. Medicare cards and concession cards must be presented before each consultation.     

Making Payments

Payment is required on the day of the consultation and can be made by cash, EFTPOS or Credit Card (excluding Diners and AMEX cards). Bulk Billing is at the GPs discretion. All workers compensation and motor vehicle accident patients are required to pay their accounts at the time of consultation until a letter of liability is produced from their insurance company.

Appointments

Walk-ins

This medical centre operates on an appointment basis. At times you may experience a waiting period due to GPs tending to urgent or complex medical issues. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding

Appointments

Our appointment system caters for urgent, non urgent, complex, planned chronic care and preventative healthcare. Urgent appointments will be seen by the next available GP. Please advise reception if you believe you require an urgent appointment. Urgent appointments will be triaged by the nurse on duty.

Waiting Times

Sometimes GPs are delayed by patients with urgent or complex issues. We apologise if you’re asked to wait and thank you for your patience.

After Hours

After hours healthcare is available through GP Connect on (08) 8130 3333.

Home Visits

If you are a regular patient and can’t travel to the medical centre, your GP may be able to visit you at your home. This is at the discretion of your GP.

Emergencies

Please call Triple Zero (000) or go to your nearest hospital.

The closest hospital to the centre is;

Royal Adelaide Hospital

North Terrace

Adelaide SA 5000

(08) 8222 4000

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