The information requested in this form and relevant health information may be sent to other health professionals (e.g. your anaesthetist) or organisations (e.g. hospitals, pathology) where this is needed to provide your healthcare.
As required by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), Gold Coast Breast Centre and Dr Maree Kekeff request your consent for the collection, use and disclosure of your personal and health information for the purposes set out below:
- Administrative and billing purposes, including compliance with Medicare Australia requirements.
- Contacting you, or your next of kin, for recalls and reminders, and your emergency contact in case of emergency.
- Disclosure to other health professionals involved in your care, including referring doctors, hospitals and specialists.
As a patient you have the right to experience a high standard of care. If you feel this standard has not been met, you can discuss this directly with Dr Maree Kekeff or the Gold Coast Breast Centre Practice Manager, or you can contact AHPRA or the Office of the Health Ombudsman.
Clinical images
Clinical images are a standard part of consultations and surgery. With your consent, these images become part of your patient record and are used for ongoing treatment purposes only. Any other use of your images (such as teaching or marketing) is optional and is covered separately in the Photo Consent at the end of this form. Please speak to Dr Maree Kekeff if you have any concerns.
AI transcription (optional)
With your permission, Dr Maree Kekeff may use an AI transcription tool during your appointment. It transcribes the conversation as it happens to help draft your clinical notes and letters. Audio recordings are not stored. Dr Maree Kekeff reviews the draft and decides what is saved to your health record. Your information is processed and stored in Australia and handled in line with the Gold Coast Breast Centre Privacy Policy.
This is your choice. If you say no, or change your mind at any time, including during an appointment, your care will not be affected and Dr Maree Kekeff will take notes as usual.
Consultation Costs and Medicare Rebate:
Dr Maree Kekeff sets her own fees and cancellation terms. These are not set by Gold Coast Breast Centre. You are only entitled to a Medicare rebate if you have a valid referral.
- • Initial consultation: $330.00 (Medicare rebate: $88.40)
- • Review appointment: $180.00 (Medicare rebate: $44.45)
Deposit and Cancellation Policy:
To secure your consultation, Dr Maree Kekeff requires a $100 deposit. If your appointment is cancelled with less than 2 business days’ notice, the deposit is non-refundable.