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Due to increasing medical costs, consulting GP's fees at BGP will increase from 1st July 2021 -
Some common questions or FAQs about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Due to Medicare changes as of the 1st October 2020, billing practices will return to pre-COVID processes.
On Sunday 2nd August 2020 The Australian Government announced they will provide an additional 10 Medicare subsidised psychological therapy sessions for people subjected to further restrictions in areas impacted by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
It is BGP policy for all persons that enter any of BGP’s clinics to wear a face mask/covering.
It is required that you supply and wear your own face mask/covering.
Any patients who have a medical exemption ans are unable to wear a mask - please let reception know.
Recently the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) released an article regarding legal action against online booking providers. Ballarat Group Practice uses the program HotDoc for online bookings. Click below for a statement released by HotDoc to reassure patients they are not involved in these legal proceedings. You will also find a link to HotDoc's Privacy Statement.
Ballarat Group Practice is My Health Record ready. Having a My Health Record means your important health information, including allergies, current conditions and treatments and medicine details, can be digitally stored in one place. Healthcare providers such as doctors, specialists and hospital staff can see these details online from anywhere at any time with your consent, or an emergency situation. If you need more information about how to access your My Health Record please call today.
Ferinject is an intravenous iron preparation used in the treatment of iron deficiency conditions. BGP at the Arch now offer Ferinject infusions on site for the treatment of patients with iron deficiency when oral iron preparations are ineffective or cannot be used. The aim of the therapy is to replenish body iron stores and to remedy anaemia.