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Travelling from another country for medical treatment is difficult enough without the added uncertainty that comes with facing new places and people. Our staff can work to meet your health care needs and make your visit as comfortable as possible. Prior to scheduling a procedure, we recommend the following steps:
| • | Call the Australian Embassy in your country to verify visa requirements for entry to Australia. | | • | Should you and your physician determine that treatment at the Waverley Orthopaedic Clinic is appropriate, request a medical service cost estimate of your anticipated treatment. |
Once the procedure is scheduled, we suggest you:
| • | Make sure all your travel documents and medical records are in order, including:
| - | A passport, visa or other photo identification. | | - | Full medical records (translated into English). Include all test reports and surgery reports, treatment records, and laboratory results. | | - | All films (for example, X-rays, MRIs, CT scans), along with relevant reports translated into English. |
| | • | Carry your medical records, films and medications with you in case your luggage is lost or delayed. | | • | Fill prescriptions for any medications that you must take regularly, and bring them with you. Some medications may not be approved for distribution in Australia, and we may need to identify the generic version. |
Accommodation
Several good hotels are available in the area. The Novotel Glen Waverley and The Waverley International in Glen Waverely are 2 km away. The Bruce County Hotel, and the Monash Gate motel are 4 star motel/hotel establishments within 5 minutes from our consulting rooms. Financial Information
It can be difficult to think about financial matters when considering medical treatment and care. However, knowing what to expect at the beginning, and understanding the payment and billing process, can help eliminate surprises.
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