FAQ's
Why are Dr. Petrina Duncan and Kindred Midwifery, Obstetric and Gynaecology different?
Dr. Petrina Duncan, is committed to providing exceptional individualised care in a bid to empower the women and their families by an all-encompassing transparent and collaborative holistic approach. She does so, by drawing on both her extensive professional clinical experience as well as her experience as a mother of a large modern day blended family. This has led to her working in the Kindred Obstetric and midwifery model of care.
Kindred’s unique practice model means you can choose to have complete care with Obstetricians and midwives who recognise that not all families need or want the same thing. Kindred was designed with an understanding that care is better delivered in collaboration, rather than isolation.
For the first time, Kindred has brought private obstetric care with midwives together to allow access to and continuity from known care providers throughout your entire journey.
Kindred’s unique practice model means you can choose to have complete care with Obstetricians and midwives who recognise that not all families need or want the same thing. Kindred was designed with an understanding that care is better delivered in collaboration, rather than isolation.
For the first time, Kindred has brought private obstetric care with midwives together to allow access to and continuity from known care providers throughout your entire journey.
How Do I Make An Appointment?
Phone the Kindred consulting rooms on 07 3188 7915 and one of our administration and support staff will be happy to arrange an appointment for you.
In pregnancy, how early should my first appointment be?
Ideally, we like to begin care during the first trimester, to ensure screening and support for a healthy start to pregnancy. Your first appointment at Kindred would ordinarily be about 7-10 weeks’ gestation, but if you are already further along we are more than happy to see you at any time.
I am nervous about attending for a gynaecological condition, what can I do?
Dr Duncan understands the sensitive and personal nature of gynaecological issues. She will address these thoroughly and with sensitivity. Please ask as many questions as necessary to ensure you understand any conditions or treatments you may undertake.
Do I need a referral to see Dr Petrina Duncan?
No, however, a referral is recommended as it allows claims to be made from medicare and other health funds. Referrals from your General Practitioner are valid for 12 months, and from another specialist, are valid for 3 months.
Consultations during pregnancy can be provided to anyone at any time, however without a current referral Medicare rebates are not available. If you wish to transfer your care to Kindred from another provider, we are happy to see you at any time throughout your pregnancy and welcome you to contact us to discuss your options.
Consultations during pregnancy can be provided to anyone at any time, however without a current referral Medicare rebates are not available. If you wish to transfer your care to Kindred from another provider, we are happy to see you at any time throughout your pregnancy and welcome you to contact us to discuss your options.
What Do I Need to Bring with Me?
- A current referral (see "Do I Need a referral?....)
- Your medicare card and any private health insurance details
- Ultrasound, blood test and other relevant investigation results.
Which Hospital Does Dr Petrina Duncan and Kindred utilize?
Dr Petrina Duncan Attends Births / Delivers at Mater Mothers Private Hospital Brisbane.
Dr Petrina Duncan operates and attends at Mater Mothers Private Hospital Brisbane.
Kindred has full visiting rights at The Mater Mothers Private Hospital Brisbane.
Dr Petrina Duncan operates and attends at Mater Mothers Private Hospital Brisbane.
Kindred has full visiting rights at The Mater Mothers Private Hospital Brisbane.
Is there parking at Dr Petrina Duncan's Consultant Rooms at Kindred?
Yes! We have a free onsite car park at the back of our clinic and free street parking is readily available within 200m along Princess street.
Fees and Pricing?
When trying to assess the overall cost of your care it is essential that you consider this extremely variable due to the individualised and personal nature of care, the utilisation of other third party care providers etc. It is therefore recommended that the following figures are provided for general information only and whilst correct at time of writing are subject to change without notice and are in no way constitute quotable prices. It is recommended that you contact Dr Petrina or Kindred Midwifery, Obstetric and Gynaecology for more information.
Obstetric pricing
Gynaecology pricing
$60 per appointment ($32.25 rebate)
· Intra-uterine device insertion:
$100 ($40.20 rebate)
*rebates are included as estimates and may vary
The package of care is designed as a starting point, and can be built upon according to the needs of you and your family. Additions to the base package include additional appointments with Dr. Petrina Duncan or a Kindred midwife , physiotherapy, additional long appointments, education packages, and additional postnatal home visits. Further Kindred Midwifery postnatal home visits are $90 ($66.75 rebate) for each visit and are unlimited.
Kindred families also have access to postnatal feeding and settling clinics and lactation consultant appointments.
Kindred clinicians will order all necessary blood tests and ultrasounds, so it should not be necessary to see other practitioners for pregnancy related concerns in addition to your Kindred appointments. The pathology and ultrasound services will have their own fees for the services that they provide.
Kindred has no control over the fees charged by other medical practitioners involved in the care of our families. Additional fees may be incurred from the hospital, anaesthetist or paediatrician.
Obstetric pricing
- Initial visit including an ultrasound:
$150 once during the pregnancy ($72.75 rebate) and ultrasound is bulk billed - Routine antenatal check-up:
$80 per appointment ($40.10 rebate) - Pregnancy management fee: (see what is Pregnancy management Fee).
$1700 once at 20 weeks gestation ($275.50 rebate) - Delivery fee:
No out of pocket cost for obstetric services
Gynaecology pricing
- Initial appointment:
$120 once per referral ($64.20 rebate)
$60 per appointment ($32.25 rebate)
· Intra-uterine device insertion:
$100 ($40.20 rebate)
*rebates are included as estimates and may vary
The package of care is designed as a starting point, and can be built upon according to the needs of you and your family. Additions to the base package include additional appointments with Dr. Petrina Duncan or a Kindred midwife , physiotherapy, additional long appointments, education packages, and additional postnatal home visits. Further Kindred Midwifery postnatal home visits are $90 ($66.75 rebate) for each visit and are unlimited.
Kindred families also have access to postnatal feeding and settling clinics and lactation consultant appointments.
Kindred clinicians will order all necessary blood tests and ultrasounds, so it should not be necessary to see other practitioners for pregnancy related concerns in addition to your Kindred appointments. The pathology and ultrasound services will have their own fees for the services that they provide.
Kindred has no control over the fees charged by other medical practitioners involved in the care of our families. Additional fees may be incurred from the hospital, anaesthetist or paediatrician.
What is a Pregnancy Management Fee?
A Pregnancy Management Fee (PMF) is a fee charged to each patient of the practice, which gives them access to 24-hour care from Dr Petrina Duncan or other Kindred Obstetrician by arrangement (currently Dr Will Milford is the only other obstetrician utilized at times of inability to attend), The PMF covers from the beginning of pregnancy through to six weeks after birth, including having someone you know and trust there to help deliver your baby
Of course Dr Petrina Duncan encourages any enquiry be it through the contact options here, or through Kindred contact options here. We are collectively happy to answer any concern or inquiry without any commitment.
