Indefinite referrals

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  • Deanne
    Deanne Member Posts: 2,163 ✭
    I should add that the indefinite referral was accepted for today’s appointment without a problem. It was when she said that I would need a new one for next year that the confusion started. 
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  • arpie
    arpie Member Posts: 8,123 ✭
    Congratulations on your 5 years Clear, @Deanne  - that is FABULOUS!!  (Only 4 and a half years to go for me!  ;)  

    I think one of my specialists suggested the indefinite referral .... not sure which tho!  (Brain Fog!)

    All the best xxx

  • primek
    primek Member Posts: 5,392 ✭
    Print this off and highlight the part about indefinite referrals.

    https://www.humanservices.gov.au/organisations/health-professionals/subjects/referring-and-requesting-medicare-services#a2

    Note also the 12 months (if your are on for something simple) starts from the date you are seen...not the date of referral. 

    Also link from AMA

    https://ama.com.au/article/medicare-requirements-referrals-specialists-and-consultant-physicians

    If you have to travel you can get a 2 years iptass or pats form also. 
  • Deanne
    Deanne Member Posts: 2,163 ✭
    Thanks @primek. Those links are very helpful.  :)
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  • mum2jj
    mum2jj Member Posts: 4,315 ✭
    Hi @Deanne,
    how very strange. I have and have had for quite some time an indefinte referral to my surgeon from my GP. Never had any issues and it is fantastic for the very reason you state, that I don’t have to keep going back to the GP to get one. 
    CONGRATS on 5 years that is AWESOME!
    hugs 
    Paula 
  • Deanne
    Deanne Member Posts: 2,163 ✭
    Thanks everyone. I now feel reassured that an indefinite referral should be acceptable. I have had a great relationship with my surgeon from day 1 of diagnosis. I will endeavour to sort out the issue with the receptionist today so I can move on and not let this hang over me anymore. Personally the fewer cancer related doctor visits that I have to have the better! Actually the fewer doctor visits fullstop the better  ;)

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