Patient Information
Clinic location
Sunshine Coast
NeuroRehabilitation Sunshine Coast rooms are at located at Suite 22, 16 Innovation Parkway, Birtinya. We are on the ground floor of the K1 building
Costs
Please find details below regarding costs for the physician, medication, therapies and equipment.
The physician’s fee:
- All initial assessments are bulk-billed by Medicare. There is an out of pocket cost for injections and Medicare provides a rebate after the procedure.
- If funded by Worker’s Compensation, NIISQ, DVA or other third party insurers, there is no out of pocket cost for consults or procedures.
The medication:
- Botulinum toxin is subsidised by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. You will still need to pay the PBS co-payment as you do for all PBS listed medications.
- If funded by Worker’s Compensation, NIISQ, DVA or other third party insurers, the medication is covered by the insurer.
What to wear
Loose fitted comfortable clothing
As part of the initial assessment, an ultrasound examination will be performed of the entire limb that is affected by spasticity, so we ask that you wear loose fitted clothing to the clinic for your comfort and convenience. This will also be required for any procedures should you decide on proceeding with botulinum toxin injections.
Referrals
Referrals are required to access Medicare funding
Even though this is a private medical practice, private health insurance is not required.
Medicare funding is available if you have a Medicare card and a referral from your doctor. GP referrals last at least 12 months whereas a specialist referral will only last 3 months. Referrals can be sent electronically to our practice through Medical-Objects or via email.
Once your referral is sent to the practice it will be reviewed by Dr Jennings-Bell. Practice staff will then contact you to arrange an appointment. If you don’t hear from our practice, please call us to ensure the referral has been received. Under Medicare laws, if you do not have a referral from a doctor, Medicare rebates will not be available to you.
Prior to your appointment you will receive a link via email which will allow you to complete your patient registration information before your initial assessment. If you are unable to complete this process online, please inform the clinic staff ahead of your appointment.
It is important that you bring your medical history and a list of your current medications to your appointment.
