There is only ONE thing we HATE at Bennelong, and that’s ‘8-minute medicine’.
GPs are not vending machines – for a command to be punched in and a piece of paper, be it a script, referral or medical certificate, to be dispensed out.
Your health means more to us than that.
What it means to be your GP
At Bennelong, we believe that GPs, when part of a great team, can help patients to live their healthiest lives.
We are here to plan, problem-solve, and discuss with you. An appointment with us is a consultation. You come to us with your health issues and goals, and we work with you to achieve them using the knowledge and expertise we have, in a way that makes you feel heard and comfortable.
Our promise to you
What you can always expect from us –
- To feel respected and heard
- To have all treatment options considered
- That we will use the full extent of our expertise to care for you – saving you time, costs and fragmented care that is created when GPs refer on too quickly
- To be referred onto other practitioners when the limits of our expertise are reached
- To prompt and remind you of preventative health actions, even if it is not front of mind for you.
We ask in return
What we expect from you –
- To treat all our team with courtesy and respect
- Be open to preventative health recommendations and advice – you might not feel you need it now, but you’ll see the value in the long run
- Be open to treatment that seems boring and basic. Fundamentals like diet and exercise are fundamentals for a reason. We don’t want to over treat you.
- Pre-book your regular checkups. We’re not trying to take your money – we are trying to save you money. Seeing us regular keeps your health in check and stops you paying extra for repeat prescriptions or medications