My wife has been recently treated by DR Mathew Lau regarding a knee pain issue. The Dr had provided her with a "Return to work certificate" with a few physical limitations outlined. Unfortunately her work organisation required their own 'Recover at work checklist and plan' filled in and signed by the doctor. Another appointment was made for this to be carried out. The doctor stated that he would charge $100 for him to tick the 8 boxes and sign the pre-printed form that her work had provided. There was NO physical assessment during this consultation, just eight boxes ticked and a signature, that took no longer than 3 minutes. Apparently it's up to the doctors discretion for this outrages charge. There is no bulk billing and no medicare rebate for this! The doctor was challenged with his outrages charge but remained firm that it would be the $100 dollar out of pocket .Paying for some sort of value for money is not an issue, but this is at the other end of the spectrum This money grabbing practise must be exposed!!!!
Can,t rest until it is !!! .
When most of us find it hard to make ends meet, this behaviour is hard to accept , particularly from a Bulk billing clinic...

Approximate cost: $100