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kabe 
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Posted: 24 June 2008 at 6:18pm |
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Just wondering what your GP charges for those of you with babies/pre-schoolers? Two GPs I've taken my baby to charged $15. I was under the impression that it should be free for under fives. I'm wondering if it's more expensive in Akld.
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Posted: 24 June 2008 at 6:23pm |
Generally? In a word? Yes! I remember my GP in Newmarket for me used to charge $60, and had a maternity surcharge for all pg appointments of I think it was about $30 and my understanding is that for the first 12 weeks it should be free! I think 
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Posted: 24 June 2008 at 6:23pm |
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I was just gonna post about this!
I just got back from taking Thomas to the GP and it cost $7. I thought it was supposed to be free for under 5's? Apparently when they turn 6 it's $25.
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Posted: 24 June 2008 at 6:27pm |
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The government subsidises a certain amount I think, then if GP's feel they want to charge over that amount, the poor patient has to fit the bill, so depends on individual practices.
All Bella's appointments have been free and so was my antenatal appointment I had recently...GP's discretion I think.
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Posted: 24 June 2008 at 6:39pm |
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My doctor was free for maternity. If your not registered as a patient (as in casual) your charged $15 for kids under 5, if you are registered its free or like $5
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Posted: 24 June 2008 at 6:41pm |
Some doctors don't do the maternity thing. I know when I got pregnant I went to my doctor and expected it to be free, but they advised they didn't partake in the maternity thing with the government so I had to pay the normal amount  So could have told me that when I made the appointment!
But costs for Oliver are minimal or free if vacinations...which is nice.
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Posted: 24 June 2008 at 6:48pm |
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At our practice it is 8 for me to take my boy but he doesnt charge for the early maternity visits.
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Posted: 24 June 2008 at 6:56pm |
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My doctor is free but I know of others that aren't
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Posted: 24 June 2008 at 7:01pm |
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North Shore GPs usually charge. Ours is $16. The ones around the area range from $12 - $16.
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Posted: 24 June 2008 at 7:10pm |
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I was amazed to find that my GP doesn't charge for bubbas at all - but the last time I went when I was first preg she charged me $60 (I only went because I thought you were supposed to when you got preg!) I
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Posted: 24 June 2008 at 7:18pm |
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free for Megan but I think $29 for me
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Posted: 24 June 2008 at 7:32pm |
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When I was pg my GP didn't charge me and I have never had to pay for Jack
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Posted: 24 June 2008 at 7:39pm |
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my doc up the road is free for kids up to 16yrs, if you are not registered tho there is a charge for weekends for kids.
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Posted: 24 June 2008 at 7:53pm |
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My doctor is free but you have to be registered... if it's any help to people on the North Shore he has a clinic over there also.
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Posted: 24 June 2008 at 7:54pm |
 Bobbie wrote:
North Shore GPs usually charge. Ours is $16. The ones around the area range from $12 - $16. |
The 2 different doctors I have taken Ella to (have just changed) have both charged $10.
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Posted: 24 June 2008 at 8:15pm |
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We pay $16 too but our GP is in Remuera so goes with that I think. However, I looooove our GP so don't mind paying. I'm sure you can find a free one if you look around
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Posted: 24 June 2008 at 8:15pm |
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Masterton is free for maternity and $5.00 for under 5's....but I agree it should be free, I'd hate to think that there maybe kids out there that aren't taken to the drs cos it costs.
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Posted: 24 June 2008 at 8:47pm |
I think they get subsidised by the govt but then it's up to the GP whether they want to add anything on to that.
Appointments for Chloe are free at ours.
In order to get free maternity visits your Dr has to be registered specially... so some are free and some aren't (even in the same clinics). When I saw someone that wasn't free they signed me off as a "sexual health consult" patient instead and got it free for me 
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Posted: 24 June 2008 at 8:53pm |
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It also depends what scheme they are signed up with but as above they can charge a surcharge for anything really.
My Dr's is free for maternity and free for children under 5, $10 for over 5's
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kabe
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Posted: 24 June 2008 at 8:54pm |
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It's amazing what a range of different rates there are from free to $16. I'm wanting to get a new local GP for Eva and don't mind paying for a good one, but the one I saw was pretty hopeless.
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