Kalkallo Medical Select

Welcome to our Kalkallo Medical Select.

Consultations provided by Independent Medical Practitioners and Allied Health Service Providers

Thank you for visiting Kalkallo Medical Select. We aim to provide the highest level of care to our patients. We are located in Kallo Town Centre; Shop 21, 36 Icarus Dr. Next door to Chemist Warehouse.

Call now to make an appointment: Ph: (03) 9123 4343

Our Doctors

Services Offered

If you have a care plan in place you may be eligible for bulk-billing allied health services such as: podiatry, physiotherapy, dietician, chiropractor, mental health care plan, etc. All the usual GP services are offered.

Payment of Fees

Fees apply for some services. Please confirm with reception or the Doctor.

Bulk-Billing

Standard appointments – Patients under 16 years of age or with a valid Heath Care or Pension card are bulk billed, all other patients incur a $25 fee. Fees apply for TAC , workcover and non medicare card holders.

After Hours Service

After hours medical service is provided by the Australian Locum Medical Service by either phoning the clinic or calling Doctor Doctor Locum Service on 13 26 60

Appointments

Consultation with your preferred GP is available by appointment. A standard consultation takes about 10 minutes. If you feel more time may be necessary, such as for travel advice or a pap smear, please advise our receptionist at the time of booking. If your medical problem is urgent, or your condition is not improving as expected, please advise us so that we can review your situation as soon as possible.

Doctor of choice

You are encouraged to see the doctor of your choice. We endeavour to ensure continuity of care with appointments with the same doctor, whenever possible.

Repeat Prescriptions and Referrals

We believe it is in the best interest of your health to see you personally for scripts and referrals. A short consultation will avoid communication errors and inappropriate health management.

Test results

All tests are reviewed by the referring doctor. However you are advised to come in if you wish to discuss your results. You will be contact if the doctor requires you to have follow up appointment. Patients should be seen by the doctor who ordered the test to ensure continuity of care.

Telephoning the doctor

A doctor or nurse will be available for telephone calls in emergency situations. For all other requests, including obtaining test results, you will need to make an appointment to see the doctor in a consultation. This is important for improved communication, medico legal reasons and appropriate health care.

Phone calls

Regarding phone calls from patients. If the doctor is unavailable at the time of your call a message will be taken and relayed.

Reminders and Recalls

Patients are offered this service for various follow up appointments e.g. Pap Smears. Immunisations, etc. If you do not want to be on a recall system, please advise the receptionist or Nurse.

Privacy

In line with Australian Privacy Principles 2014, your medical record is a confidential document. It is the policy of this practice to maintain security of personal health information at all times and to ensure that this information is only available to authorised members of staff.

Computerised Medical Records

The Clinic uses Best Practice for paperless computerised medical records and will be moving to utilise the PCEHR – personal national electronic health record system.

Management of your health information

Your medical record is a confidential document. It is the policy of this practice to maintain security of personal health information at all times and to ensure that this information is only available to authorised members of staff. Access to personal health information is available on request.

Your Suggestions

We constantly strive to give you the best possible care and attention. Please tell us if you have any suggestions or ideas as to how we may improve any aspect of our service. You may like to leave a note in the ‘feedback box’ in the waiting room. We take your concerns, complaints and suggestions seriously. However, if you wish to take the matter further you can contact the Health Complaints Commissioner:

Level 26, 570 Bourke Street

Melbourne 3000

Tel: 1300 582 113

Website: www.hcc.vic.gov.au

The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.