House Call Doctor is an After Hours Medical Deputising Service. Our after hours Doctors look after patients in their homes and at aged care facilities.
House Call Doctor, after hours Doctors, bulk bill all eligible patients with a Medicare or DVA card. Patients without a Medicare card can pay a one off fee, please ask our call centre for details. All our Doctors are qualified and trained general practitioners.
Three Easy ways to Book
- Call 13 55 66
- Book Online or request a call back
- Download our free app
Our Service
Our mission is to provide the highest standard of medical care, in the after hours to patients in their own home and aged care facilities.
Our Doctors are fully equipped to treat urgent problems in the home.
Your Doctor will receive a detailed report about the consultation, which is electronically transferred, faxed or posted the following day.
Any pathology/radiology tests an after hours Doctor refers you for, a copy will go to your regular GP. This ensures your regular GP is fully informed and able to provide any required follow up. Patients are advised to see their regular GP for follow up and any test results.
Practitioners
House Call Doctor engages appropriately qualified and trained General Practitioners.
Our Doctors have a genuine interest in the care and wellbeing of their patients.
Fees and Billing Arrangements
House Call Doctor after hours Doctors, bulk bill all eligible patients with a Medicare or DVA card. Patients who do not have a Medicare or DVA card, can pay a one off $180 fee for the visit.
Management of Your Personal Health Information
Your medical record is a confidential document. It is the policy of this service to maintain the security of personal health information at all times and to ensure that this information is only available to authorised members of staff. We abide by the Australian Privacy Principles (APP) available at https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy-law/privacy-act/australian-privacy-principles
Your Rights
If you have a problem, we would like to hear about it. House Call Doctor values your feedback. We encourage you to please e-mail your feedback to: [email protected]
If you wish to take your concerns further, you can contact the relevant state body:
Queensland Health Quality and Complaints Commission
GPO Box 3089
Brisbane Qld 4001
Ph: (07) 3120 5999
Fax: (07) 3120 5998
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hqcc.qld.gov.au
If you require assistance with understanding our Patient Information Sheet, please contact us on 13 55 66.