FAQs

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Whilst it is preferred that you have an appointment a Duty Doctor is available Monday to Fridays for patients who are urgent and do not have an appointment. Unfortunately this may require waiting as the doctor is on call for all emergencies at both the Practice and the Hospital. Every effort will be made to reduce your waiting tim. Patients will be assess by the practice nurse and the most urgent cases will be seen first.

The Duty Doctor is available Monday to Friday during two sessions.

The morning session is 9am to 11.30am

The afternoon session is 2pm to 4.30pm

Please bring your Medicare Card and if you have a Health Care Card or Department of Veteran Affairs Card. In addition if this is your first visit to the practice we will also  need to take a copy of your photo id suchas as current dirvers licence, photo identity card or passport. You will also be required to complete a New patient registration form.

Laverty Pathology is located within Scone Medical Practice. Their operating hours are  Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm,  Closed between 1-2pm. If you have any questions regarding your pathology tests please call them direct on 02 6545 3449.

This is a private billing practice and therefore fees are charged except for Aged Pensioners and Dept of Veteran Affairs pensioners. However you maybe eligible for a reduced fee, with a concession card.

Immunisation Clinics operate every fortnight on Wednesday afternoon between 2pm and 5pm. Appointments are not required. Please bring your Child's Medicare card, blue health book and check in at reception. Please see below the current Immunisation Clinic Schedule

If you cannot attend the clinic please make an appointment with your Doctor for a full baby check & immunisation.

Yes you can, Scone Medical Practice runs Q Fever Clinics throughout the year as required. If you require this vaccination please contact Suzanne on 6545 1600 for information on when the next clinic will be on and what paperwork is required.

 Interruptions during the course of a consulation can be very distracting  for both the patient and the doctor. Most queries are best dealt with by consultation, but if appropriate your doctor will discuss a telephone query with you. If the doctor concerned is consulting your call will be returned as soon as the doctor is able. If you feel your problem needs urgent attention please inform the receptions who will refer your call to the Practice Nurse.

Scone Medical Practice runs Flu Clinics generally in the Autumn of each year. When we have received the vaccinations we will advertise in the local paper and on this website the exact dates for the clinics and how to book in to the clinic.

Free Influenza Vaccines are available for:

• All people 65 years and older

• All Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders 15 years and older;
• All persons over 6 months of age who are at risk for severe outcomes from seasonal influenza such as those with chronic conditions including cardiac disease, diabetes, asthma, cystic fibrosis and renal failure; and
• Pregnant women

We have a qualified Nurse who runs a Pap Smear Clinic each fortnight on a Wednesday by appointment only. Please contact reception for the next available appointment.

INR's, Dressings or Removal of Stitches can be attended to Monday to Fridays between 9am to 12noon and 2pm to 5pm by our Nurses. Appointments for these services can be made by ringing reception or speaking to the administration staff the next time you come to an appointment. Unfortunately these cannot be attended to on Saturdays as we do not have any Nurses working on Saturdays.

Yes we have a brochure called "Are You About to Become a New Mum" this is available here or pick up a hard copy from our friendly Reception staff or ask for one when you next visit on of our GP's.

Information for Preparing for an Endoscopy either Colonoscopy or Gastroscopy is available to download here

Watch this video to learn why there is a gap between Drs Fees and Medicare https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmYhIxivF0s&sns=em

Yes our Doctors are able to assist you with Medical Evidence and Assessment for Disability Support Pension but due to the amount of information required by Centrelink a 30 minute appointment needs to be booked so please advise the reception staff when making the appointment.

For further information https://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/enablers/medical-evidence-and-assessment