I don't have any insurance or medi care as I am on a tourist visa in Australia. I've always had chronic eczema and it has been getting worse since I've arrived here. I am running out of my ointment brought from my country and any ointment purchased from a local pharmacy doesn't work for me, so I need to see a doctor to get a prescribed strong cream. How much would it be to see a doctor here in Melbourne without insurance? Thanks in advance.
2007-12-01 17:33:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
There are medical centres in many parts of Melbourne which do not charge through the nose. The standard consultation rebate from Medicare is $33.20 so you would expect to pay that as an absolute minimum but you will probably be charged a little more.
Discuss the cream with the doctor and remind him/her that you are not covered by Medicare so you don't get prescribed something that will cost more than gold.
Forget aloe vera or any other over-the-counter remedies. They don't work on bad eczema and you are wasting your money trying them. I know what bad eczema is like, I suffered for years with it. Fortunately I have been free of it for a long time now. Good luck, I hope it clears up and you enjoy the rest of your visit.
2007-12-01 19:09:21 · answer #1 · answered by tentofield 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-28 22:03:58 · answer #2 · answered by Emery 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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You're lucky it's only 99 bucks. I had severe gut pains once, went to the doctor in a small town clinic practice, waited an hour in the waiting room, then talked to the doctor for literally less than 5 minutes, was prescribed two drugs, and then left. I got a bill for 290 bucks the next week. AND I HAVE 2 HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES!!....I'm never going to a doctor again... The crazy thing is, I've seen other people's bills and the most expensive thing on them was a pregnancy test. Not an x-ray, not a blood test, not a urine analysis, but a 68 dollar pregnancy test... God I hate our health care system. I've never found a website with doctor prices. But that sounds like a good idea for one. I don't think there is a way to prove that a doctor is over pricing, other than the huge ridiculous bill.
2016-04-06 00:56:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends how much the doctor charges.
as a guess, you'd be looking anywhere between about $40 - $70 to see a doctor for a 5 - 10 minute consult. just let the doctor know that you are essentially in there to get a prescription for that cream - keep it short and sweet.
if you were an australian citizen, you would pay the doctors costs up front, but then we get to make a claim through Medicare and get a portion of that cost back. which frankly, is ridiculous. health care should be free - but i'll get down from my soapbox now.
you would then need to go and buy the cream (assuming it's steroidal) as well - that might be about $15 - $30???
2007-12-01 18:31:43 · answer #4 · answered by loving30 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-23 04:11:43 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the two previous users say - it can be anywhere between $40 - $70 Australian dollars. All depends on what medical centre you go to or a private family GP Dr.
Make sure you get as much prescriptions as possible, to save you going back again and take your ointment that you have been using from your original Dr. that can help.
2007-12-01 19:00:35 · answer #6 · answered by • Koala • uʍop ɹǝpun 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
standard doctor's rates (for 15 or 10 minute appointment) is around $30 - $40.... for a longer appointment you're looking at $60 - $70.
good luck!
(OR try and meet someone with an aloe vera plant... perhaps go to a nursery and buy one... aloe vera is amazing for excema and many other skin conditions including burns - handy to have around at any rate)
2007-12-01 18:29:26 · answer #7 · answered by rapturousmermaid 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋