Disclosure, Terms & Conditions
The purpose of this disclosure is to explain Dr Taufiq Binjemain’s, methods of diagnosis, management, and consultation fees.
Dr Binjemain believes in personalised medicine, looking at the uniqueness of each person and establishing the root causes of any chronic illness, which may include genetics, psychology, toxicities, lifestyle, nutritional, metabolic, to name a few. This may involve extensive blood testing, DNA testing, Heavy Metals and Mineral testing and other specialist testing, depending on each individual case. Some of these tests are covered by Medicare but due to the specialist nature, some will not be Medicare covered. He then works with the patient to address and treat each underlying cause to obtain a sustainable and long-term impact. Dr Binjemain integrates the best of orthodox medicine by working alongside oncologists, other medical specialists and combining complementary modalities and patient empowerment through education to achieve this goal.
Fees
Initial consultation 90-120 mins $560.00
Follow up consultation 30mins $250.00, 1 hour $500.00
Telehealth and phone consults may not attract Medicare rebates.
Although the total cost of the consultation may be higher than the average cost of an appointment with a GP, appointments with Dr Binjemain are of a longer and more comprehensive nature This is best suited to those who are willing to invest in a safe, holistic and integrative approach to healthcare. If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please inform us so that Dr Taufiq can consider this when creating your treatment plan.
Email consultations and phone consultations are also charged at the same rate as described above ($125 per 15 minutes or part thereof). Phone consultations are by appointment only. Email and phone consultations will NOT attract any Medicare rebates. Email and phone consultations are defined as any email or phone communication requesting a medical opinion.
CANCELLATION FEE
A full cancellation fee (100% consultation fee) is applicable if less than 1 full business days’ notice is given to a member of reception staff.
We are not able to bulkbill our consultations due to the nature of our consults, as it is not sustainable to our practice and running costs. We feel that our fees are fair as we provide a professional service, like most professionals e.g., lawyers, accountants, and we endeavour to deliver good quality healthcare rather than focusing on quantity, which takes a significant amount of time and resource on our part.
Consent Information
The following consents are for all therapies available at the clinic. These consents are only applicable if you are undertaking these therapies.
Consent Details
General Consent
Some of the accessory functional pathology tests, treatments and products administered by practitioners at IMH Gold Coast may be outside the parameters of conventional medicine in Australia. They include IM, IV and PR applications.
These tests, treatments and products fall into the category of Natural or Complementary Medicine.
These functional tests, treatments and products are supported by empirical knowledge and in many cases by research data.
That these tests, treatments and products are safe, are widely and successfully used by Integrative Medical Practitioners in Centres in Australia and overseas, and are only prescribed with utmost care.
Some functional pathology tests and treatments offered at IMH Gold Coast are not covered by Medicare or private health insurance funds.
All IMH Gold Coast practitioners are members and active participants of their respective professional colleges.
I also understand that practitioners benefit either directly or indirectly from tests recommended at this practice.
I am attending IMH Gold Coast of my own free will and consent and exercise my right to discuss and choose any useful and suitable treatment(s) made available to me. Information obtained at the clinic can and may be used de-identified for research and publication.
I understand that there will be private fees applicable that are not rebatable by medicare or insurance for my consultation, supplements or treatments. Consultation fees will be clearly specified to me by my doctor prior to treatment.
I confirm I wish to communicate with IMH Gold Coast via email/text and I understand that:
- It is my request to use email / text;
- Email / text is not a totally secure system for sending and receiving information;
- Any decision to use email / text communication will be documented in my clinical records; Emails may be printed and stored in my clinical records;
- Text communications may be documented in my clinical records;
- No emails - either sent by me or the staff member will be forwarded to anyone else without consent of any party;
- Any decision made by myself to stop the use of email / text will be respected upon written notice. Any resumption will therefore require a new Consent Form;
- Confidentiality will be respected by staff at all times.
I am signing to confirm that I have understood the conditions as set out above and have been made aware of the associated risks with regards to data protection.
Musculoskeletal medicine is highly specialised discipline of medicine, covering a wide range of skills and techniques. These techniques at times will involve you to have:
- Needles (acupuncture and hypodermic) inserted into your body.
- The substances injected can be autologously derived, vitamin and mineral and oxygen based.
- Specific body positions and postures with detailed examination.
- Undressed down to underwear.
- Performed prescription exercises twice daily for 4 to 5 repetitions.
- To join a group of 2 to 3 people in 1 class.
- At times there may be a need for close physical contact between yourself and the Doctor.
Musculoskeletal Medicine has relatively few complications in skilled hands though there is a chance of feeling sore or worse for up to 2-3 days. This is normal. It is extremely rare for a fracture or a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) to develop due to the medical therapy. It is also rare for any type of infection or neurological complication to develop from the procedure.
If you have any hesitation about the above information, please discuss with us your concerns.
Cervical Manipulations are rarely carried out in this practice. If this is necessary it will be further discussed with you and a special test will be carried out to see if this is possible to perform on you. Information obtained at the clinic can and may be used de-identified for research and publication.
That she/he recommends I receive intravenous and/or intramuscular Supplement injections. Treatments recommended may include PRP, Botox, Fillers, Glucose or Vitamin injections, epidurals, nerve blocks, progenitor cells, excisions of tissues, intravenous infusions and intramuscular injections.
I understand:
- That injections may be outside the parameters of conventional medicine in Australia.
- That this treatment is supported by empirical knowledge and by research data
- That this treatment is safe, widely and successfully used by Integrative Medical practitioners in centres in Australia and overseas, and is only prescribed and administered with utmost care.
- That this treatment is not covered by Medicare and may not be covered by private health insurance funds.
- That this treatment may not be regulated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and that the IMH doctor deems that this treatment is in my best interest.
- Also that the IMH doctor has made me fully aware of any risks associated with this treatment and has provided me with sufficient information to make an informed decision.
Possible Side Effects
- Local anaesthetic complications: nerve damage, nausea, vomiting, disorientation, fitting, loss of blood pressure, high blood pressure, coma, death.
- At times you will not be able to drive home post procedure
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Intramuscular iron injections may cause permanent brown discolouration of the skin
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Extreme allergy from any substance or object penetrating the skin, resulting in itch, hives, asthma, and even death.
The following symptoms can be inclusive but not exclusive to:
- Haemolysis for patients with G6PD deficiency if high dosage given
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Headaches
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Nausea
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Vomiting
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Trembling
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Fatigue
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Mild Dehydration
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Local irritation of veins (eliminated by flushing at end of IV)
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Chest pain
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Shortness of breath or other breathing issues
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Tightness in the throat and chest
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Allergic reaction-type symptoms (breaking out into hives, rashes, swelling up, or excessive itchiness)
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Magnesium and Vitamin C caution in patients with kidney problems
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Heart block
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Low blood pressure
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Confusion
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Upset stomach
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Hypotension
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Diarrhoea
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Increased Amylase
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Pregnancy lactation considerations (ALA0)
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Interaction with medications
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Skin irritation
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Hypoglycaemia
I am agreeing to this treatment of my own free will and consent and exercise my right to discuss and choose any treatment(s) made available to me.
I also understand the results are variable between different individuals.
Some, or all of the nutrients could be at much higher dosages than that which is specified by the
recommended daily intakes by NHMRC (National Health and Medical Research Council).
It is important that I take these prescribed supplements as directed by my doctor.
I will return for review of my health at date which is specified by my doctor.
If I fail to attend these reviews then I will no longer take any of the supplements prescribed to me by doctor after the specified review date.
I understand that these supplements are only prescribed for me and are not to be used for anyone else.
I understand that prolonged taking of certain supplements at high dosage without medical supervision could lead to adverse health outcomes such as nerve and thyroid disorders. I will direct any question of concerns to my Doctor during my consultations.
Some of the products are not TGA listed and may need a SASB form willed in on my behalf.
The Pfeiffer / Iodine / Amino Acid Nutritional protocol includes high doses of B6, iodine, lithium, selenium and molybdenum. These doses need to monitored. Please stop the therapy and inform the doctor if you experience any of the following:
- Tingling in hands, feet and tongue
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Metallic tastes in the mouth
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Undue fatigue or agitation
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Worsening of your condition
