Privacy Policy

Appointments

May be made during the hours of opening. Urgent medical problems are always dealt with promptly. Because each patient’s needs vary and are unpredictable, you may sometimes wait for your appointment. We appreciate your patience.
 

Privacy Policy

Doctors at Essendon Family Medical Clinic complies with the Privacy Act 1988, which includes communicating relevant information with other treating doctors, specialists or Allied Health Professionals, including the way we collect, store, use & disclose health information. Your medical record is a confidential document. It is the policy of this practice to maintain security of personal health information at all times and to ensure that this information is only available to authorised members of staff.
 

Email Policy

Essendon Family Medical Clinic allows patients to contact the clinic via our email address, however, in an emergency please contact triple zero (000). The clinic does not store data from people who are not current patients. The clinic does send private patient information to their private email. Before any confidential email is sent, the patient is first phoned to discuss about their information being sent and their current prviate email address checked. Upon these confirmations, the patient is sent their private documents via Essendon Family Medical Clinic's verified email.
 

Phone Calls

Phone calls will be triaged by our experienced staff and a message left with the doctor to return call. Please make an appointment to discuss health concerns, results, referrals and other non urgent matters,please request that records of your visit to other health professionals are made available to your own doctor.

 

Your Views

We are pleased to hear your comments about our service. If you are unable to resolve a complaint with our staff or doctor you may contact the Health Services Commissioner, Level 30 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne. Contact telephone number 8601 5200 Website: www.health.vic.gov.au/hsc Please report to reception upon arrival at the clinic. Should you have chest pain or shortness of breath, or a child with possible infectious disease please tell the receptionist immediately

Contact Details

Phone: (03) 9370-0890
Email: admin@essendonfmc.com.au   

Suite 1 / 143 Napier Street, Essendon, Vic 3040