Medicare Consent for School-Based Clinics
GP visits to school-based clinics need signed AoB consent when bulk-billed — and for students under 18, a parent or guardian must sign. GPConsent's representative consent pathway makes it easy: send a secure link to the parent before the school visit.
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Built for school clinics
How GPConsent works in this setting
Parent/guardian consent
For students under 18, GPConsent sends a consent link to the parent or guardian for signing before the school visit.
Pre-visit SMS link
Send consent requests in advance so parents can sign on their own device before the GP arrives at the school.
Full data set capture
Student name, Medicare number, provider details, MBS items — all captured and validated.
Privacy compliance
Student health data is protected by Row-Level Security and Privacy Act APP 8 data residency requirements.
MBS rules
Setting-specific MBS information
School-based clinic visits use standard GP attendance items. There are no setting-specific MBS exclusions for school clinics, but the per-episode consent requirement applies to every bulk-billed service. For students under 18, consent must come from a parent or legal guardian.
Questions
School clinics consent FAQ
Who signs consent for a student under 18?
A parent or legal guardian must sign the AoB consent for a student under 18. GPConsent sends a secure link to the parent for signing.
Can I get consent from multiple parents for different students?
Yes. GPConsent's Rounds feature lets you plan a school visit, assign students, and send individual consent links to each parent.
What if a parent doesn't respond to the consent request?
GPConsent's notification queue chases unsigned consent links at 2h and 24h intervals. You can also resend the link manually.
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Other care settings
GPConsent also works for
Home visits
Home visits — whether to a patient's private residence, a retirement village unit, or a boarding house — now require the same signed AoB consent as any other bulk-billed service.
Mental health
Mental health consultations — including GP mental health treatment plans, psychological therapy items, and focused psychological strategies — require signed AoB consent when bulk-billed.