Urgent Care Services
Please note:
As the hospital does not employ Medical Staff, all patients seen in the urgent care department by the on-call doctor are seen as private patients.
The patient will therefore receive an account from the treating doctor.
Payment of the account is the responsibility of the patient. Some of this cost, can be claimed back on Medicare.
- Medicare ineligible patients may possibly incur a fee for their presentation.
- Other fees may include the purchase of equipment aids e.g. crutches.
If your assessed condition requires more specialist investigation or care than cannot be provided at Yea & District Memorial Hospital transfer to a tertiary Hospital/Centre may be required.
This will be facilitated by Ambulance Victoria. The patient is responsible for the cost of ambulance transport.
To become an Ambulance Victoria member, go to: link – https://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/
(Healthcare card holders/pensioners are covered for Ambulance Victoria transport).
IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 000
Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED), a public health service to treat non-life-threatening emergencies.
Nurse On Call puts you directly in touch with a registered nurse for caring, professional health advice around the clock.
