Osteopathy Fees and Policies (as of 01.12.24)

Dr. Michelle Sherriff (Osteopath)

Initial Consultation $130 (concession $120)

Return Consultation $92 (Concession $87)

CANCELLATION FEE

  • Portland Osteopathy is a very busy clinic. If for some reason you need to reschedule your appointment, I require 24 hours notice; otherwise you will be charged $50 for the missed appointment. This is in consideration for others and allows me to schedule in patients from my waiting list. Subsequent short-notice cancellations will be charged the full consultation fee.

  • Patients with outstanding accounts will not be re-booked until payment for previous treatment and/or cancellation fees have been paid in full.

PRIVATE HEALTH FUND REBATES

  • Private Health Fund Rebates under “extras” cover can be processed on the day through the HICAPS system.

THIRD PARTIES

  • Dr. Michelle Sherriff does not accept Medicare/EPC/CDM plans, WorkCover, TAC or DVA claims.

  • Dr. Michelle Sherriff does not invoice to third parties (including aged care, NDIS)

  • The patient is responsible for full payment of the consultation fee at the time of treatment .

HICAPS/EFTPOS

  • HICAPS and eftpos/credit card facilities available.

PRIVACY POLICY

Portland Osteopathy & Wellness Group Privacy Policy for patients
127 Percy Street Portland, VIC 3305

Your Personal Health Information and your Medical Record may be collected, used and disclosed for the following reasons:

  •  For communicating relevant information with other treating osteopaths, doctors, specialists or allied health professionals

  • For appointment reminder/recall notices

  • Accounting/Medicare/Health Insurance procedures

  • For disease notification as required by law (eg infectious diseases)

  • -For use by all osteopaths in this group practice when consulting with you

  • For legal related disclosure as required by a court of law (eg. subpoena, court order, suspected

    child abuse)

  • For research purposes (de-identified, meaning you are not able to be identified from the

    information given)

    If you have any concerns or would like to restrict access to your personal health information please discuss this with your osteopath.If you are dissatisfied you can contact the Australian Privacy Commissioner: Australian Privacy Commissioner GPO Box 5218, Sydney NSW 1042 Privacy Hotline: 1300 363 992 Website: www.privacy.gov.au