The SCU Medical Practice operates for the convenience of students and staff and their immediate family. A full range of general practitioner and mental health services are provided on-campus during your study period, Both male and female GPs are available and a Consultant Psychiatrist is also available for specialist services:

General Practitioner Services:

Dr Peter Tereshchenko — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Dr Jane Burges — Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Dr Cath Wallis — Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

• general and preventative medicine
• family planning
• immunisations and vaccinations
• accidents and emergencies
• pathology
• prescriptions can be filled and delivered to the SCU Medical Practice by arrangement

Psychiatric Services:

Dr Angus Stevenson — Wednesday & Thursday

• specialist medical care and advice
• treatment of acute or chronic psychiatric problems
• health education and professional advice

The SCU Medical Practice bulk bills so you will need to bring your Medicare Card. International patients are covered by their private health fund. Dr Stevenson bulk bills staff and students so you will need to bring your Medicare Card and/or Health Care card. International patients are covered by their private health fund. There may be a charge over the Medicare rebate for immediate family.

We are located in Shop 1, Goodman Plaza, next to the Co-op Bookshop or on 02 6620 3943.

Opening Hours

During Semester: Monday to Thursday, 9:00am to 5:00pm and on Fridays from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

During Semester Breaks: A reduced service operates over the semester break by appointment. Due to emergencies and complex consultations please do not book an appointment close to your lecture times as the medical practice cannot ensure the appointment time is met. If a longer consultation time is anticipated, please advise at the time of booking.

Appointments

Lismore Campus: Student Health and Support Service,
T: 02 6620 3943.

After Hours Service: An after hours service is provided by Goonellabah Medical Centre, 162 Ballina Road Goonellabah (near the intersection with Jubilee Ave).

T: 02 9963 3032

Emergencies: In an emergency call 000. You will be connected to the relevant service — police, ambulance etc

Cost

Students who are eligible for a Medicare card will be BULK BILLED for the consultation. Make sure you bring your Medicare and/or Health Care card with you. Pathology ordered at the consultation for bulk billing purposes requires the signature of the patient on the pathology form.

Cancellations & Non-Attendance: Due to the high demand during semester time, the medical practice appreciates the courtesy of a telephone call if you are unable to keep an appointment. Other patients are disadvantaged when the practice is not notified of a cancellation.

International Students: Consultation fees for international students are refunded by private insurance. Make sure you bring your private health care card with you.

Fees are determined by the length and complexity of the consultation and is advised by the medical practitioner at the end of the consultation. Payment is required at the end of the consultation. The medical practice does not have EFTPOS facilities available and does not have cash held on the premises. Cash withdrawals are available from the ATM at Goodman Plaza.

Pathology ordered at the consultation will be a separate fee. Sullivan and Nicolaides Pathology Service will send an account to the patient for payment. When ordering pathology ensure the doctor writes on the pathology form that the patient is an Overseas Student and the pathology service will charge the rebate amount only.

Pathology Test Results

It is the responsibility of the patient to follow up in regard to any pathology results that have been ordered with the medical practitioner.

Pharmacy Service

Prescriptions: A doctor’s consultation is required to provide repeat prescriptions as ongoing evaluation of current medication is always necessary. The medical service can, by arrangement, have prescriptions filled and delivered to the Union shop. If there are repeats on the prescription, the repeat is held on the patient’s file. Holders of current Health Care Cards and Pension Care Cards may be eligible for the prescription to be under the NHS listing.

First Aid Room

Qualified First Aid staff are available on campus. Initial contact can be made via the reception desk at the Student Health and Support Service, Shop 1, Goodman Plaza.

Pap Smears

Women should have a Pap smear every two years, usually from their late teens to about 70 years of age.

Privacy

All patient consultations and patient records are strictly confidential and we maintain record security.

Feedback

We welcome feedback and any suggestions you may have to improve the practice. Please speak to the doctor or receptionist in the first instance. If you have any complaints regarding the medical service, you should contact the Director, Student Services.

Dental Services

If you hold a current pension or Health Care Card you can call the North Coast Area Health Service on 1300 651 625 to locate the nearest public dental clinic to Tweed, Lismore or Coffs Harbour.

If you are under 25 years of age and your parents have private health cover, you may be able to claim on a visit to a dentist of your choice. Please check the conditions of your parent’s insurance to find out if you are covered.

You can join private health insurance for very reasonable rates, as long it does not include the expensive private medical tables. Usually you will be able to claim for basic dental treatment (e.g. fillings etc.) after 2 months. Please check the conditions of your insurance to find out what treatments are covered.

If you are an international student you will already be insured with Medibank Private as part of your visa conditions. If you have elected to pay an additional fee for ancillary cover you can claim a certain percentage with this health insurer for dental treatment. Please check the conditions of your insurance to find out how much you can claim.

For emergencies make an appointment with the GP who can help you if you have an infection or are in pain.

For after-hours emergencies call:

• Lismore Base Hospital — T: 02 6621 8000
• Coffs Harbour Base Hospital — T: 02 6656 7000
• Tweed Base Hospital — T: 07 5536 1133

Updated: 18 January 2012