New Patients
Appointments
Fees
After Hours
In case of a medical emergency call 000, wait for the ambulance, and do not drive yourself as complications may arise.
After Hours advice can be received by phoning Health Direct which provides medical advice over the telephone on 1800 022 222.
After Hours medical attention can be received at Riverland General Hospital: Accident and Emergency Department located at the Riverland General Hospital, Berri SA, 5343 (08) 8580 2400.
New Patients
Appointments
Fees
After Hours
New Patients
If you are considering becoming a patient of Berri Medical Clinic, please call us or come in. We are happily welcoming new patients.
As a medical centre that has been operating for over 30 years in the Riverland, we understand our community’s health needs. We offer appointments on the day, regular doctors who can get to know you, nurses on site every day, allied health and health professionals committed to the best health care available for you and your family.
As a fully accredited practice, we have to meet strict guidelines governing our policies, procedures, hygiene, qualifications, services and facilities. You can be assured that we adhere to the highest standards.
Our doctors and nurses are licensed and regularly attend seminars, courses and training to ensure that their skills are up to date. It is our commitment to provide the best quality healthcare and customer service we can.
When becoming a new patient you can save time by downloading the documents below; complete and bring along to your first appointment.
Download and complete your form to save time when you arrive.
NEW PATIENT PRIVACY CONSENT FORM
Download and complete your form to save time when you arrive.
Patients over the age of 16 must sign.
TRANSFER OF MEDICAL RECORDS FORM
For patients wishing to transfer their medical records from their previous practice, please download the transfer of medical records form, complete and bring with you to your appointment.
Patients over the age of 16 must sign.
PATIENT CONSENT TO ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION
Download and complete this form if you require the clinic to send documents via email for you.
Form must be completed and returned to Berri Medical Clinic before we can send an email on your behalf.
PATIENT WITHDRAW CONSENT TO ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION
Appointments
Berri Medical Clinic run an appointment system and patients should contact reception staff to arrange all appointments. If you arrive without having a booked appointment you must expect to wait or return another day. However in cases of emergency patients will be seen immediately.
The duration of a standard appointment is 15minutes. If you think a longer time is required, a prolonged consultation can be arranged on request.
Prolonged consultations are required for:
- “general check-ups”
- insurance and employment medicals
- Mental health problems
- Heavy vehicle license examinations
- If you have multiple issues you wish to discuss with your GP
- Post-natal visits require 3 appointments between mother and baby.
Only one person can be seen in any one appointment time. Separate appointments are required for other family members.
Due to circumstances beyond our control doctors may run behind. Doctors may get called to deliver a baby or have an emergency to deal with. Our staff will try to contact you in a timely manner to advise how long you may need to wait.
Correct bookings for longer appointments by patients and not arriving late for your appointment also prevents a back log in the waiting room. You can ring before your appointment to check if the doctor is on time, or ask on arrival. We will try to keep you informed about delays.
You can now use our website or download our App to book appointments online. For all queries please speak to reception staff.
Fees
Berri Medical Clinic fees are adjusted periodically to reflect the costs of providing a high quality medical service. The clinic is electronically connected to Medicare through HIC Online and can process your Medicare claim for you.
Most consultations will be eligible for a Medicare rebate but some are not (e.g. Dressings, ear syringing, blood pressure monitor, pre-employment and insurance medicals). Please check with admin regarding fees.
Standard Consultation $96.60
We accept the following payment methods:
- Cash
- Cheque
- Credit card (Not American Express)
Accounts must be paid on the day of consultation. We are unable to offer credit.
Please note that longer consultations and additional services (e.g. ECG or Spirometry) will incur additional fees. Please confirm the cost of your consultation and your benefit status with reception staff when booking or on arrival at the clinic.
Please note you if DNA (Do not arrive) for an appointment there will be a fee of $30 for standard booking and $50 for longer appointment.
After Hours
In case of a medical emergency call 000, wait for the ambulance, and do not drive yourself as complications may arise.
After Hours advice can be received by phoning Health Direct which provides medical advice over the telephone on 1800 022 222.
After Hours medical attention can be received at Riverland General Hospital: Accident and Emergency Department located at the Riverland General Hospital, Berri SA, 5343 (08) 8580 2400.
