Bring your letters
Bring any previous specialist letters, imaging or results to your GP appointment.
Specialist referrals from a GP in Warwick QLD. Referrals,to the right specialist.
Your GP coordinates your care with specialists, allied health and testing services, and stays your point of contact. GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Specialist and allied health referrals
Bulk billed GP consults
How referrals work.
A referral from your GP lets a specialist understand your history, and allows you to claim a Medicare rebate for the specialist visit.
Public or private?
You can choose a private specialist, or a public hospital outpatient clinic. Your GP will talk through options, waiting times and costs in Warwick, Toowoomba and beyond.
Your GP assesses your concern and discusses whether a specialist, and which kind, would help.
Your GP writes a referral with your history, test results and the question for the specialist, usually sent electronically.
You or the specialist’s rooms book the appointment. Ask about their fees and any gap, as specialist fees vary.
The specialist writes back to your GP, who follows up with you and coordinates your ongoing care.
Types of referral.
Choose a type to learn how it works.
Specialist referral
From your GP
A GP referral to a medical specialist, such as a dermatologist or cardiologist, is usually valid for 12 months from the first specialist appointment, unless your GP specifies otherwise.
What it involves
- Needed to claim a Medicare rebate for the specialist
- Includes your history and results
Billing: GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card. Specialist fees are separate and set by the specialist.
Ongoing referral
Where clinically appropriate
For some chronic conditions, your GP may write a referral that lasts longer than 12 months, or is indefinite, so you do not need a new referral for every visit.
What it involves
- Reduces repeat appointments
- Your GP decides if it is appropriate
Billing: GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Allied health referral
Through a care plan
Eligible patients with a chronic condition can access Medicare rebates for some allied health services through a GP chronic condition management plan.
What it involves
- Up to five eligible allied health services per year
- Mental health referrals through a mental health care plan
Billing: GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Imaging and pathology
Request forms
Your GP can request X-rays, ultrasounds, scans and blood tests. Pathology collection with 4Cyte Pathology is available on site.
What it involves
- Bring your request form or eRequest
- Ask the provider about any costs
Billing: Some imaging and pathology attract a fee set by the provider.
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Book a referral appointment.
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Getting the most from a referral.
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Ask about costs
Specialists set their own fees. Ask their rooms about the fee and the Medicare rebate before you book.
Check expiry dates
If your referral is close to expiring, book a GP appointment to renew it before your next specialist visit.
Good to know.
More detail on common questions. Open a topic to read more.
GP referrals to specialists are usually valid for 12 months from the first specialist visit, unless your GP specifies otherwise.
Specialists set their own fees. Ask about the fee and your Medicare rebate when you book.
Your GP can refer you to public outpatient clinics. Waiting times vary depending on the clinic and urgency.
Some specialists offer telehealth appointments, which can save travel from the Southern Downs.
The specialist writes back to your GP, who stays your point of contact and coordinates ongoing care.
When to book.
Book an appointment if any of these apply to you.
- You need to see a specialist
- Your specialist referral is about to expire
- You would like allied health support
- A test result needs specialist input
- You are not sure which specialist you need
- You have moved and need a new referral
Book your appointment
Book a referral appointment.
Choose your GP and a time that suits on HotDoc, or call reception and we will help you find the right appointment.
Book onlineOr call (07) 4527 1070In an emergency, call 000.
GPs who offer referrals.
Choose a GP to see what they offer, then book directly. You can see any of our GPs for a general consult.
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Dr Rabab Askari
MBBS, MRGP (Int’l South Asia), MRCP (UK Part I and II)
Offers
Referrals
Languages: English, Urdu
Dr Sanjay Kumar
MBBS, MRCGP [INT] South Asia
Offers
Referrals
Languages: English, Urdu, Sindhi
What it costs.
GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card. Referrals are part of a GP consult. Specialist, imaging and some pathology fees are set by those providers.
Referral questions, answered.
Yes. Referrals need a consultation so your GP can assess your concern and include the right information for the specialist.
A GP referral to a specialist is usually valid for 12 months from your first specialist appointment, unless your GP specifies otherwise. Ongoing referrals may be possible for some chronic conditions.
Yes. Talk to your GP about your preferences, location, waiting times and costs.
Specialists set their own fees. Ask their rooms about costs and your Medicare rebate before your appointment.
Yes. Your GP can refer you, and eligible patients with a chronic condition may access Medicare rebates through a care plan.
This page provides general information only and does not replace advice from your GP. In an emergency, call 000.
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