Suite 1, Calvary Clinic, 40 Mary Potter Circuit, Bruce ACT 2617 02 6251 0255
NorthsideGASTROENTEROLOGY

Appointments & Referrals

Making an appointment

A referral from a registered medical practitioner or nurse practitioner is required to make a Medicare-rebateable appointment.

  1. Obtain a referral

    Your referral may be given to you in paper form, or may be sent to us directly via e-mail, fax or Healthlink. A referral must be received by the practice to enable a booking. Please allow 24 hours from delivery of your referral before phoning for an appointment.

  2. Phone the practice

    Once your referral has been delivered to us (via e-mail, fax, Healthlink or physically delivered) and after allowing 24 hours for referral processing, please ring (02) 6251 0255 for an appointment.

  3. Attend your appointment

    Referrals may be for a consultation or, in appropriate circumstances, for a ‘Direct Access’ endoscopic procedure. See below.

Contact for appointments

Phone
(02) 6251 0255
Fax
(02) 6251 0977
Address
Suite 1, Calvary Clinic,
40 Mary Potter Circuit, Bruce ACT 2617

Rooms staff will be happy to offer advice as to what is most appropriate if there is uncertainty.

Preparing for Your Visit

What to bring to your appointment

  • Referral letter from referring doctor or nurse practitioner (if not already delivered)
  • Medicare Card
  • Private Health Insurance card/details (if applicable)
  • DVA or Pensioner Card (if applicable)
  • An accurate list of current medications and dosages
  • Any other data that you feel may be relevant (e.g. blood test results or x-ray/imaging results)

For Referring Practitioners

Sending a referral

Referrals may be for a consultation or, in appropriate circumstances, may be for a ‘Direct Access’ endoscopic procedure. The referring health practitioner will indicate on the referral if ‘Direct Access’ is desired.

‘Direct Access’ is offered by Dr Riddell, Dr Turbayne and Dr Leaver.

Incoming referrals are reviewed by the gastroenterologist to whom they are directed to ensure they are triaged appropriately.

Healthlink EDI
jriddell
Fax
(02) 6251 0977
Phone
(02) 6251 0255
E-mail
no-reply@northsidegastro.com.au

Endoscopy

‘Direct Access’ endoscopy

‘Direct Access’ refers to arrangements being made for a patient to directly undergo a gastroscopy or colonoscopy without a specialist consultation prior to the day of the procedure(s), and is offered by Dr Riddell, Dr Turbayne and Dr Leaver.

Such an arrangement is appropriate in some but not all situations. It has the advantage of improving efficiency of endoscopy access for those who have a clear indication, or who are undergoing routine screening or surveillance (for example, a strong family history of bowel cancer, prior colonic polyps, or monitoring of reflux) and who are stable and comfortable with such an arrangement.

However, for others an initial consultation is most appropriate before deciding on the subsequent plan. Rooms staff will provide advice as to what is most appropriate if there is uncertainty.

Before your procedure

Practice nurse appointment

In the case of a ‘Direct Access’ endoscopy procedure (gastroscopy; colonoscopy), you will be given an appointment to meet in person with our practice nurse so that:

  • paperwork can be completed
  • a procedure appointment can be made
  • preparation instructions can be given

Questions about an appointment or referral?

Our rooms staff can advise on what is most appropriate.

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