If you are having a medical emergency, please call 000 immediately.
All patients can benefit by registering in “My Medicare” scheme – a new Commonwealth Government Initiative. Registration is voluntary. Patients who hold Medicare or Veteran Card are eligible to register.
Patients who have seen a GP at Long Beach Medical Centre twice in two year are eligible to register with Long Beach Medical Centre as their “Home Clinic” and the GP with whom they have been consulting as their “Preferred Medical Provider”. Long Beach Medical Centre offers to all their “My Medicare” registrants priority booking and extended telehealth consults that are not normally available to other unregistered patients.
My Medicare registration does not tie the patient with the Long Beach Medical Centre. Patients are free to change the registration to other clinic if their circumstances change. Patients also can change their preferred GP in future. Whilst registered for My Medicare using Long Beach Medical Centre as the home clinic, patients can still visit other clinics as required. Further details are available in: https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/mymedicare
Each Doctor reserve their right to bill their patient as they see fit for their service. Long Beach Medical Centre has general guidance as displayed in the “Fees” Menu. Patients have right to ask for clarification to the reception staff if they are in doubt while paying.
Payment must be made just after finishing with the Doctor. Failure to pay may mean that the your Doctor may not accept future booking from you. In extreme cases debts may be referred to external collection agency. If you are facing financial hardship please speak with our practice manager so that we can work with you to find a solution
Our regular patients can ring 134 100 (Hello Home Doctors) or attend the Hobart Hospital Emergency Department during the after hours period.
At our practice, patient health and safety are paramount. In line with this commitment, we have implemented a rigorous recall policy for test results. If any test results indicate potential health concerns, our practice will promptly notify patients through sms, phone call and letters to ensure timely follow-up and appropriate medical intervention as necessary.
Our recalls use the Health Engine platform.
At Long Beach Medical Centre, we operate under a strict zero-tolerance policy towards abuse of any kind. We are committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for all patients, staff, and visitors. Any form of abuse, including verbal, physical, or emotional, will not be tolerated. Our priority is to ensure the well-being and dignity of everyone within our facility, fostering an atmosphere of trust and support.
Medical certificates, Referrals and Repeat Scripts will not be provided by the reception without the patients booking an appointment. Doctors are required to see the patients before they provide these documents. Medical Certificates are legal documents and will not be dated retrospectively.
At Long Beach Medical Centre we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of our patients’ personal information in compliance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) outlined in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information.
Collection and Use: We collect personal information such as names, contact details, medical history, and billing information solely for the purpose of providing healthcare services and managing administrative tasks. This information is obtained directly from patients or their authorised representatives.
Disclosure: We may disclose personal information to healthcare professionals involved in your treatment, pathology and diagnostic service providers, and government agencies as required by law. We will not disclose your information to third parties without your consent unless permitted or required by law.
Data Security: We employ robust security measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. Our staff are trained to handle confidential information responsibly and are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
Access and Correction: Patients have the right to access and correct their personal information held by us. Requests for access or correction should be made in writing to our Privacy Officer.
Policy Updates: This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legislation or our privacy practices. Updates will be posted on our website.
By engaging with Long Beach Medical Centre, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you have any concerns or questions regarding your privacy, please contact our Privacy Officer.
Long Beach Medical Centre is accredited by the Australian General Practice Accreditation Ltd (AGPAL). This accreditation assures the patients that all services provided by us and the systems and procedure followed at our practice meets or exceeds the standards expected of general practice services anywhere in Australia.
Long Beach Medical Centre is also accredited by the Royal Australian College of General Practioners (RACGP). This accredition allows our General Practitioners to train newer generation of doctors to qualify practicing as a GP. The accreditation is offered on the basis of the excellent quality of our general practitioners.
Long Beach Medical Centre welcomes your feedback as part of our continuous improvement policy. Your feedback may be a complaint based on your experience at Long Beach Medical Centre or expression of complement for the service you’ve received. All feedback is welcome and will be reviewed by the practice manager promptly. Please ask the reception for a feedback form.