Appointments can be made online or phone (08) 9751 5222 during office hours.
We endeavour to offer an appointment time to suit you. Emergencies will always be given priority and on the day appointments are available.
APPOINTMENTS are for one person only. Separate appointments need to be made for each family member (even for scripts, forms etc), prior to the appointment time.
LONGER APPOINTMENTS are available on request. Please advise our receptionist when booking if you require extra time with the doctor for multiple medical problems, complex issues, or medicals.
CANCELLATION POLICY we appreciate a call and will reschedule up to 30 minutes prior to your appointment time if you are unable to attend. Three (3) x No Shows without cancellation will result in no further appointments being offered.
SCRIPTS an appointment is required for scripts or a $10 script fee applies.
SURGERY ACCESS – disabled parking is situated at the front of the premises, a ramp provides access through the front door. More parking is available at the rear of the premises.
WHEELCHAIR is available on request. Please advise reception staff if you require assistance.
REMINDERS for the continuing management of our patient’s health, we utilise a systematic reminder system to provide health promotion, preventative care and early detection of disease. Our patients have the right to opt out of this reminder system – please speak to the reception staff.
CULTURAL IDENTITY. If you are Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or you have specific cultural identity please let us know as this knowledge may help us assist with your medical care.
HOME VISITS can be arranged for patients within the Busselton town site who are seriously ill and unable to attend the surgery. Please speak with reception staff to arrange a home visit.
NURSING HOME VISITS Our Doctors can provide regular care to clients at the aged care facilities in Busselton.
How do I order a script from my doctor without seeing them?
If you unable to come into the practice and would like to order a script you can organise a Telehealth appointment. Brecken Health Busselton are now able to provide E-Scripts, where a GP can send a script token to your phone and you can use it at a pharmacy. Paper scripts are still available if you wish however, if you are unable to collect the script yourself, we require consent from yourself (the patient) authorising the nominated person to collect the script. There are particular types of scripts that will only be provided when seeing the doctor and cannot be ordered without seeing them. It is recommended that you call reception prior to coming in to collect your script to ensure it is ready.
What do I do if I have a complaint or give feedback?
If an unforeseen circumstance arises and you are not happy with the service at Brecken Health Busselton we would greatly appreciate your feedback so we can improve our service for your benefit. You may call and speak to the Practice Manager, send a letter or email addressed to the Practice Manager or request a client complaint form, which can be completed and returned to the Practice Manager. They will investigate the matter and provide you with feedback. If you wish the matter to be taken further patients may contact the Health and Disability Service Complaints Office on www.hadsco.wa.gov.au. We also have a suggestion box in our main waiting room with suggestion response sheets and pencils available.
How do I get my pathology results?
For any urgent or non-urgent recalls, you need to organise a face-to-face appointment or if you are unavailable to attend the clinic in person due to illness, a telehealth appointment with your GP. If you are after your results but have not received a recall, you will still need to organise an appointment.
How do I transfer my medical records to and from Brecken Health – Busselton?
If you wish to have your records transferred from your previous doctors surgery please see reception to complete a form that will be sent to your previous surgery. Please be aware that some surgeries have a transfer fee and won’t release records until paid. If you wish to have your records transferred to a new surgery from Brecken Health – Busselton, you will need to complete a transfer form at your new surgery. Please note we do charge for release of medical records, please speak with reception.
Practice Communications, Confidentiality and Privacy Information
How do I speak to my GP?
If you wish to speak with your doctor, phone reception who then will ask what the phone call is regarding and see if the doctor is available to take your call. If the doctor is unavailable, you may be able to discuss the matter with one of our nurses. If not, the receptionists can take your details and pass them onto the doctor for them to return your call when available.
Please note: Doctors can be extremely busy throughout the day so they may not call back until the next day. If your call is urgent we recommend booking an appointment to see your doctor instead.
How does the practice appointment reminder system and recalls work?
We offer a free SMS text messaging service, that allows patients who have registered their mobile number with reception to receive a SMS reminder message the day before the next booked appointment.
Recall SMS reminders are sent every day for non-urgent reminders. If you do not have a mobile number registered you will receive a recall/reminder letter for pap smears, diabetes reviews etc. which are posted out by our nurses when the patient is shown to be due to see their doctor for this.
How do I get urgent results?
For all urgent results either a nurse or doctor will call the patient to give them their results over the phone or let them know they need to attend for a follow up appointment. If the patient does not answer or the phone number is incorrect/disconnected then a letter will be sent in the post to the patient’s listed address letting the patient know they need to contact the practice immediately . Messages can only be left when your name is stated on the answering service.
What is the practice privacy policy and confidentiality policy?
The practice privacy policy is available to all patients. When registering as a new patient you must sign that you have read and understood the practice privacy policy. Patients are welcome to take a copy of the privacy policy by asking at reception. Brecken Health’s privacy policy is a standard policy for Australian Medical surgeries. All staff members of Brecken Health are required to sign a confidentiality form on commencing work and may not commence without this. All Australian standards are followed for patient confidentiality.
Please note: Our practice does not prescribe drugs of addiction.
We provide a translating and interpreting service
Brecken Health Busselton is a registered clinic with TIS National (Translating and Interpreting Service) to help non- English speaking patients be able to communicate with our GP’s and nurses.
TIS National has access to over 2400 contracted interpreters across Australia, speaking more than 160 different languages and dialects.
Please let our reception staff know in advance if you wish to use the TIS service when booking your appointment so we can have everything organised on your arrival.
The majority of Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) services are free to non-English speakers.
To find out more visit the TIS National website or phone 131 450.