Liverpool Paediatric Care

Before your visit

• Ensure you have a valid referral from a GP or Specialist, otherwise you cannot claim back the Medicare portion.
• A specialist referral lasts 3 months from the date you see your paediatrician at LPC. A GP referral is valid for a year.
  You may want to check with the receptionist if your referral is valid.
• Consultation by video conference may be an option.
• Please bring any relevant investigations or documentation
• No vaccinations are given at the 6-8 week baby check - this is done by your GP
• To save time, preferably complete the Registration form via link sent to you or complete and print the Patient Registration Form before your first visit.

Fees

• Fees are quoted when an appointment is made and are variable depending on the service.
• Fees must be paid at the appointment.
• Medicare will rebate a portion of the fee.
• In most cases we are able to submit a Medicare claim electronically at time of payment for fast rebate.
• We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, EFTPOS. Cheques are not accepted.
• Please note, a cancellation fee will be charged for all appointments confirmed but cancelled less than 24 hours before appointment, or not attended.

Sleep Studies

• Patients have access to sleep studies at Sydney Children's Hospital (covered by medicare) www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/sleep-medicine-sydney-childrens-hospital-randwick#about-our-service-0/ , at St Luke's in Potts Point (the bulk is covered by your private fund; however, there is an additional $120 reporting fee) www.slc.org.au/hospital-clinic/hospital/sleep-centre or at the Sleep Cottage in Miranda (out of pocket fees apply)
• All patients need to see Dr Blecher for a consultation before a sleep study can be booked. The initial appointment can be by telehealth.
• Children under a year of age would need to have their sleep study at SCH