APPOINTMENT CHECKLIST
Referral Letter
It is a Medicare requirement that you have a valid referral from your doctor.
Medicare Card
You must have a valid Medicare card to be eligible for Bulk Billing. You must bring your Medicare Card to your appointment.
Medications
It is important that you bring along an updated list of medications as this will allow your doctor to improve your health and prevent potential problems.
Records
Other information that you may have pertaining to your health. Example : Any blood text results , x-rays. If you are unsure,bring it along anyway.
From the Heart Foundation Australia
Heart Disease in Australia
30%
of all deaths in 2012 are from cardiovascular disease
32%
of Australians have high blood pressure or high cholesterol
63%
of our population are overweight
90%
of Australians have at least 1 risk factor for heart disease
Heart disease does not discriminate – it affects the young, old, men and women
Managing Heart Disease for life
Cholesterol and Heart Disease | Heart Foundation
Just a “Little” heart attack