General Practitioner vs. Specialist, What’s the difference?

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GPs are usually your first point of contact when you need to get your health condition assessed.

A medical specialist is a doctor who has a high level of education and training in a specific area of medicine

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When you make a doctor’s appointment, you are automatically given a short appointment (10-15 minutes is standard). If you are worried that it will not be enough time, ask for a long appointment. For example, you may like do this the first time you see a new doctor or if it is for a family visit.

If you are concerned about how long you’ll have to wait, try making your appointment for the first time slot in the morning, or the first time slot after lunch.

Sometimes, because of cultural and other beliefs, or preferences, it is important for a person to see a doctor or other health professional of the same gender. If this is the case, make sure you ask when making your appointment. If you need an interpreter, you should also ask for this to be organised when you book in.

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- Your GP referral letter

- Any test results and/or scans

- Your Medicare card

- Any concession cards

- Your private health insurance card (if you have one)

- Your GP referral letter

- Any test results and/or scans

- Your Medicare card

- Any concession cards

- Your private health insurance card (if you have one)

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