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GP poll: Iron infusions in general practice
Would appropriate remuneration encourage you to offer this service more often?
Many practices charge a consultation fee for an iron infusion attendance, as well as an additional fee to cover the cost of consumables.
Since the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listing of ferrous carboxymaltose (sold as Ferinject) in August 2014, more GPs and/or practice nurses have been performing iron infusions quickly and safely in the general practice setting.
Many practices charge a consultation fee for an attendance, as well as an additional fee to cover the cost of consumables.
There is no Medicare rebate for providing iron infusions in the general practice setting, and the RACGP wants to better understand the potential clinical impact this might have.
‘If there were a Medicare rebate for iron infusions in the general practice setting, would you offer this service to your patients?’
The poll is closed.
| Yes – I would offer this service |
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| No – I would not offer this service |
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| I already offer this service |
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Other or comments – email
healthreform@racgp.org.au
Voting closes at 5.00 pm Monday 23 December.
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