The most wonderful paediatrician

[Traveller]

my old GP charged everyone I think, I seem to remember vaccinations being the only free appointments. Hence why we didn't go back to him when we came back with 4 kids. It's good to know most bulk bill though, will make finding a new one a bit easier.

[rhyb]

Once you find a good one hang on forever. Ive had the same dr since I was 5 Hes great with the kids and I dont even want to imagine him retiring.

[onthefly]

Yeah, I thought that was standard too.

[Traveller]

I guess that is one of the biggest drawbacks of moving around so much, I have only ever had a GP for a few years max. Would be great to find a good one I could stick with.

[Kazbah]

I think they bulk bill for health car / concession card holders? Although having said that, in the clinic we go to, all the docs bar 1 bulk-bill kids.

[Traveller]

I have asked a couple of local people and have some GP's to phone tomorrow. Hopefully someone will have space for my wee family

[Mother Goose]

just to clarify on the bulkbilling thing. They don't HAVE to. But HIC (Health Insurance Commission) gives them a financial incentive to bulk bill under 16's and health care card holders. It isn't much though, less than $10. So whilst MOST GP's will bulk bill that demographic, not all do. If they don't, ask if they can bill medicare direct and you just pay the difference as many can now do this. HTH

MG