EASTGARDENS MEDICAL CENTRE

Practice Policies

Clear policies ensure patient care, privacy, and services are managed responsibly and transparently.

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Personalised Care

Accredited Practice

Trusted Expertise

Holistic Services

Telephone Advice or Information

Telephone advice available only to regular patients when Doctor decides face-to-face consultation is unnecessary and clinically safe. Doctors may not answer calls unless it is an urgent medical matter. Doctor will return your call at later time convenient to doctor within the day. (Please inform receptionist contact details and reason of call)

Care Outside Normal Operating Hours

Home visits are available by some of the doctors for regular patients of the practice whose conditions prevent them from attending the surgery. Please discuss directly with your doctor (Visits may not be bulk-billed) or ring after hour number on 137 425 to organize visit from National Home Doctor Services.

Follow-up Patient Test Results

Your doctor will advise when test results are expect to arrive at the practice under normal circumstances.

Ask your service provider when to expect results. Make follow-up appointment to discuss test results with your doctor.

Fees for Cancelled or Missed Appointments

We value your time and ours — cancellation fees don't apply, but please let us know in advance.

Management of Personal Health Information

Your medical record is a confidential document.Information is only available to authorised members of staff who abide by Australian Privacy Principles.

Reminder System

Our practice is committed to preventive care & may issue you with reminder notices offering you preventative health services appropriate to your care. In addition to you may receive reminders from State/Federal reminder systems/ registers such as Immunisation Register, PAP register.

Translating Services

Doctors at the practice speak a variety of languages and can assist with diverse needs. Interpreter services are available upon request, though some may incur a fee payable by the patient.

Comments and Suggestions

Feedback from patients is highly valued. Concerns, suggestions, or inquiries can be shared with the healthcare team or reception staff.

Patients may also submit written feedback or use the suggestion box, as all input is taken seriously. For unresolved concerns, contact the NSW Healthcare Complaints Commission for additional support.

Healthcare Complaint Commission Contact

The Healthcare Complaints Commission provides support for patients seeking to address unresolved healthcare concerns.

Open Hours

Mon-Fri: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm

Toll Free in NSW

1800-043-159

Phone

(02) 9219-7444