<p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><span style="color:rgb(176, 79, 187);">+++++++++++++++++</span></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><span style="color:rgb(176, 79, 187);"><span class="ql-cursor"></span></span></p> <p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><span style="color:rgb(57, 181, 74);">&&&&&&&&&&&</span></p><p class="ql-block"><span style="color:rgb(57, 181, 74);"><span class="ql-cursor"></span></span></p> <p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">Information for Patients - Emerald Cardiac </p><p class="ql-block">Please read the following before coming for your appointment:</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><ul><li>If you can’t come for your appointment please notify us 24 hours before the appointment by phone or email. For cancellations in less than 24 hours there will be a fee of $50. There will also be a cost of $50 for a no-show to appointments.</li><li>If you have completed any recent blood test, bring the results with you and if you have seen another cardiologist before, bring the previous results. </li><li>We are a bulk billing centre. On the consultation day, you can expect to spend around 1 to 2 hours in the clinic.</li><li>The doctor might ask you for a stress test on the consultation day, so come prepared with running shoes, and wear loose comfortable clothing. If you need a female monographer for a stress test, please tell the receptionist before coming for the consultation. Avoid caffeine (such as tea, coffee, cola and chocolate) two hours before the appointment, as well as smoking and drinking alcohol.</li><li>The specialist will report to your GP. Please see your GP two weeks after the consultation.</li><li>If you need a follow-up appointment to discuss your test results. Please book a consultation with the cardiologist after doing the test by giving us a call or email. Doctors will not do teleconsult unless it is urgent.</li><li>If you need a copy of your test results, you can collect a printout in person at Emerald Cardiac or we can fax or send it to your GP Centre or any other Medical Center. We cannot email patients to report directly to you.</li><li>Our staff is here to help you so please be patient when you come to our centre and while on the phone. Any verbal abuse to staff members will not be tolerated and could lead to being removed from the patient list. We appreciate your cooperation.</li><li>Please also note that there is an additional cost if you require the cardiologist to complete your RMS driving license forms or any other work clearance forms. There may also be some out-of-pocket charges involved if you need to redo a stress test within two years, as it is only bulk-build every two years.</li></ul>