MyMedicare
If you have a phone or video consultation with us that takes more than 20 minutes, the Government won’t provide a rebate for that, unless you’re registered with our practice under the MyMedicare scheme. This means that you will pay a bigger gap than usual, and we can’t bulk bill you for that consultation.
MyMedicare is intended to create a stronger relationship between patients and their regular doctor, so that Merri-bek Family Doctors becomes your health home. It’s easy to register with us through your MyGov or Medicare Express Plus app, or ask our reception team to help you.
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Health Promotion
July 14-20 is National Diabetes Week. This year, the focus is on advocating for affordable access to life-saving technology for all diabetics who need continuous monitoring of glucose levels and steady delivery of insulin. You can find out more at Diabetes Australia.
Flu vaccine
Flu vaccines are now in stock and available to all. It is particularly recommended for children under 5, people with chronic illnesses and everyone 65 and over.
Book in for one of our flu clinics, or ask your doctor at your next visit. We can check if you are eligible for a government funded vaccine, and also whether you are due for other vaccines for diseases such as pneumonia, shingles and COVID-19.
By the way, you can now have a COVID-19 booster 6 months after your last COVID-19 shot, even if you think you might have had an episode of COVID-19 infection in that time. If you know you had COVID-19 leaving the booster until 6 months after the infection gives you maximum immune protection.
Best Foot Forward
We have a very experienced podiatrist at Merri-bek Family Doctors. Peter Mulkearns has treated everyone from international athletes to people with chronic medical problems (such as diabetes) that affect their feet. Peter has worked extensively in AFL football, treating sports related foot problems. He can help you with anything from callouses and corns, to analysing your gait and providing orthotics and general footwear advice. Book an appointment by calling (03) 9383 2493.
COVID-19 Coronavirus
Merri-bek Family Doctors wants to ensure that all patients are kept safe from infection, please read the following page on COVID-19 – it includes information on telephone/telehealth consultations for those who are unable to or prefer not to attend the clinic, and important advice for patients with any respiratory symptoms.
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