WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
Your first appointment can take up to 1.5 hours.
We know, it seems like a lot. However, this model of care ensures that every woman who walks through our doors is given the time required for us to understand who she is, as a person and a patient. There will be a small form to fill out prior to the appointment, but this will primarily be about family history.
We’ve found that on average, medical forms are long and tedious, and that the best exchange of information is in the room, when a physician has the opportunity to listen to a patient tell their story.
Your first appointment will involve:
Registration with our reception team
A registered nurse will take your vitals and go through some of the details listed on your pre-appointment form. They will use this window of time to get to know you a little better as they will be an important part of your healthcare team moving forward.
You will then have your GP consultation, which will take up to 45 minutes. This will give you and your physician time to create a solid foundation for your Ponti Health journey moving forward. Good health outcomes are built on trust-based doctor-patient relationships and having your full story on file - both of which take time and are part of our commitment to slow, personalised medicine.
Before you leave your first visit with Ponti Health, you will meet your dedicated Health Concierge who will help you coordinate any tests you may need to have and future appointments.
Your subsequent GP consultations
will be a minimum of 30 minutes
We know that this isn't the norm. Most of us are used to the rush of 10-20 min appointments. However, midlife healthcare rarely follows a straight line so we allow the time for thorough check-ins to manage any changes to treatment or preventative measures that will benefit your health long term. We believe there is a direct correlation between longer consultations and improved quality of patient care.