Preparing for Your First Visit

Please remember to bring the following to your appointment

• Your records and patient forms, completed
• Your insurance card
• All prescriptions and over-the-counter medication you are currently taking
• A list of all questions and concerns you may have
• Please fill in the new patient form

By the End of Your First Visit - You Will Know

Together, you and Dr Manley take steps to determine

• If surgery is the right treatment for you
• Which type of procedure is right for you
• The consultation may include ordering a series of tests to aid diagnosis or plan and select treatment options.

First Visit

Our aim is to provide you with all the information that you would need to make informed decisions about managing your health.

Initial Consultation

During your initial consultation with Dr Manley we will ask the following:

• Request detailed information about your symptoms,
  
• Take a medical history of your current and past ailments,
  
• Perform a thorough physical and/or other examinations.

What to Bring

• Medical Information
  
• Referral Letter (GP, family physician or another doctor)
  
• X Rays, MRI or CT scans
  
• Medical and Family History
  
• Copies of Pathology Reports
  
• Any other relevant information
  
• List of current medications
  
• Allergies to pharmaceuticals or other
  
• Relevant Journal, Exercise or Travel Plans

Personal Information

• Medicare card, DVA card, pension card
  
• Private Hospital Insurance details
  
• Driver’s license or valid ID
  
• If work-related - Employer’s Letter

Ask Questions

It’s not uncommon to have questions or doubts, which we will encourage you to clarify before you leave the clinic.

Remember there is no such thing as a silly question and it is completely reasonable to want to understand what is going on with your body, or what surgery entails.

Write them down before the consultation to ensure you don’t forget to ask on the day. 

Some Questions to Ask Your Doctor

One of the most important things to tell your doctor, apart from your medical history, is any specific concerns or fears you may have regarding your condition or treatment. It is normal to be nervous about your health, but it is hard for your doctor to allay your fears or reassure you should keep your thoughts to yourself.

What are the Other Options Besides Surgery?

When surgery is recommended, it is often the best treatment, based on the evidence available. When considering surgery both you and your doctor will balance the risk of surgery against the risk of not having surgery. There may be multiple other treatments available and your own circumstances may mean you prefer not to have surgery.

What is Next?

Our staff will go through the details of the costs and logistics with you. Please contact the rooms to discuss consultation fees and payment options. If you still have questions when you leave the office, please do not hesitate to contact us, we are here to help.