Dr Lauren Prictor

Dr. Lauren Prictor (ABN: 64 422 177 226) is a General Practitioner and Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician. She specialises in Lifestyle Medicine, a field that emphasises self-care and evidence-based behavioural interventions to prevent, treat, and manage chronic diseases. Lauren earned her medical degree from James Cook University in 2012 and completed her General Practice training in 2018.

Having obtained her international board certification as a Lifestyle Medicine Physician in 2020, she further enhanced her knowledge by completing her Fellowship through the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and achieving a Master of Lifestyle Medicine from Southern Cross University in 2023. She is also a qualified Psychological Strategies Provider.

Lauren's professional interests also extend to preconception care, pregnancy care, and the well-being of infants and children. She holds accreditation with the Mater Mothers Hospital for shared antenatal care and is actively pursuing a Diploma in Childhood Health to enhance her expertise in this area.

In addition, Lauren recently completed yoga teacher training, aligning her skills in Lifestyle Medicine with her passion for holistic well-being.

Beyond her medical commitments, Lauren finds enjoyment in activities such as running, yoga, reading, meditation, travel, and cherished moments with her Labradoodle companion, Leroy Brown, along with quality time spent with her family and friends.

Lauren's services are listed as follows:

10% less on GAP fee for Pension and Concession Card Holders and patients under the age of 18 years old. Bulk billing available for children under 2 years of age. DVA Gold holders will be charged directly to DVA only.

You will be eligible for a Medicare Rebate for telehealth appointments if you have visited the clinic for a face-to-face consultation in the last twelve months. If not, you can still book a telehealth consultation, however you will not be eligible to receive a Medicare rebate, until we have seen you for a face-to-face consultation.

WorkCover:
You will need to pay for your GP visit on the day until your case is accepted or denied by WorkCover. Reimbursement will be provided by WorkCover QLD.

My Billing Policy:
My fees cover the cost of providing you with a high-quality healthcare service, that includes my services alongside practice nurses and reception staff, within a purpose-built, state-of-the-art medical facility.

Please note that I require full payment at the time of your consultation. I accept contactless and card payments to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. For your convenience your claim can be processed through Medicare online and your rebate will be deposited into your nominated bank account within 24/48 hours, provided that you have registered your bank details with Medicare.

Telehealth Appointments:
For all of my telehealth appointments, a $50 deposit is needed in order to secure the appointment, at least 24 hours in advance. This amount will be deducted from the final fee.

For your convenience your claim can be processed through Medicare online and your rebate will be deposited into your nominated bank account within 24/48 hours, provided that you have registered your bank details with Medicare. If no deposit is received for your Telehealth consult, your appointment may be canceled.

Cancellation Policy:

• Standard Appointments: If you need to cancel or reschedule your standard appointment, I require at least 2 hours' notice. If you fail to attend your standard appointment without warning; after the second occurrence a did not attend (DNA) fee of $50 will apply. Please note that no Medicare rebate applies to this charge.

• Care Plan and Extended Appointments: If you need to cancel or reschedule a care plan or extended appointment, I require at least 24 hours' notice. If no cancellation is made there will be a full charge without warning. No Medicare rebate applies to this charge.

• Exceptional Circumstances: In the event of exceptional circumstances, such as sudden illness or emergency, please contact the clinic as soon as possible to let me know. I will endeavor to work with you to reschedule your appointment at the earliest convenience.

Test Results: If your results are normal and do not show anything that is concerning, you will not normally be contacted. You can obtain a copy of your results as follows:

Next Practice App Download:

• Google Play Store
• Apple App Store

At Next Practice Newstead, all normal results, not requiring a follow up appointment can be requested to be released via the Next Practice App.

A copy of your test results are never released without the result first being reviewed by your Doctor.

My Health Record App

Your pathology results should automatically be available to you 7 days after your tests have been finalised, via My Health Record and the MyHealth app.

Test results that require a follow up consultation:

• If your doctor requires a follow up appointment to discuss your results, our team will contact you to arrange this appointment. A fee will apply to this consultation.

For any questions on the above process, please reach out to our friendly Patient Advocate team on (07) 3518 7880 or newstead.pa@nextpracticehealth.com

Please note, Dr Lauren Prictor operates her own medical services business at Next Practice Newstead and other locations. All correspondence should be directed to the individual practitioner themselves via the Next Practice Newstead email newstead.pa@nextpracticehealth.com