FAQs
We've answered some of the questions we hear most often here. If you can't find what you're looking for, visit our full FAQ page or contact the practice directly and our team will be happy to help.
General FAQ
Yes. A valid referral from a doctor or specialist is required before booking an appointment.
Yes. Depending on the treatment type and PBS eligibility, appointments and procedures may involve out-of-pocket expenses.
Yes. Free parking is available at the rear of the practice — see here for further information.
Please contact our team prior to your appointment so we can discuss how we can best support your visit.
Please bring your referral, medication list, Medicare card, and any relevant scans or reports.
Neurological Consultations
Yes. A valid referral from a doctor or specialist is required before booking an appointment.
Yes. Depending on the treatment type and PBS eligibility, appointments and procedures may involve out-of-pocket expenses.
Standard initial consultations are 1 hour. Consultation times vary depending on the reason for referral and complexity of symptoms. You will be advised at the time of booking.
Please bring your referral, medication list, Medicare card, and any relevant scans or reports.
Some patients may require additional investigations such as MRI, EEG, EMG, or nerve conduction studies depending on their symptoms and assessment.
Botulinum Toxin Treatments
Yes. A valid referral from a doctor or specialist is required before booking an appointment.
Yes. Depending on the treatment type and PBS eligibility, appointments and procedures may involve out-of-pocket expenses.
Treatment effects typically last around three months, although this can vary between patients.
Most patients tolerate treatment well. Injections are performed using very fine needles and discomfort is generally minimal.
Please bring your referral, medication list, Medicare card, and any relevant scans or reports.
Some conditions require repeat treatments to maintain symptom control and ongoing benefit.
EEG Testing
Yes. A valid referral from a doctor or specialist is required before booking an appointment.
Yes. Depending on the treatment type and PBS eligibility, appointments and procedures may involve out-of-pocket expenses.
Yes. Patients should eat normally unless advised otherwise.
Northwest Neurology provides specialist consultations for adult patients only. Children are not seen in consultation at our practice, neurophysiology testing, such as EEG, is available to patients of all ages with a valid referral.
Most EEG recordings take approximately 20 to 40 minutes, however appointment times may vary.
No. EEG testing is painless and non-invasive.
Yes. Continue taking medications as normal unless your doctor advises differently.
Please bring your referral, medication list, Medicare card, and any relevant scans or reports.
Results are reviewed by the neurologist and a report is sent to your referring doctor.
Neurophysiology Testing
Yes. Depending on the treatment type and PBS eligibility, appointments and procedures may involve out-of-pocket expenses.
Some parts of testing may feel uncomfortable, particularly EMG or nerve conduction studies, however procedures are generally well tolerated.
Yes. A valid referral from a doctor or specialist is required.
Northwest Neurology provides specialist consultations for adult patients only. Children are not seen in consultation at our practice, neurophysiology testing, such as EEG, is available to patients of all ages with a valid referral.
Please bring your referral, medication list, Medicare card, and any relevant scans or reports.
Results are reviewed by the neurologist and a report is sent to your referring doctor.