For patients and families
Preparing for your consultation.
What happens, what to bring, and answers to common questions.
What to expect
The patient journey.
Enquiry or referral check
Contact the practice or ask your doctor to refer you. The team will confirm what is needed before your appointment.
Consultation
Dr Munthree takes a full history, examines you and reviews your scans and reports with you.
Further evaluation, if needed
Sometimes more information is needed first, such as additional imaging or tests, or input from another specialist.
Your individual plan
The options are explained, including non-surgical care and monitoring, so you can decide together.
Follow-up
Progress is reviewed and your referring doctor is kept informed.
Checklist
What to bring.
Bring your scans and reports even if you think they are old. Comparing them often helps.
- Your referral letterIf your doctor has referred you.
- Your scans and the radiologist's reportsMRI, CT or X-ray images on disc, on a link from the radiology practice, or as printed reports.
- Previous reports and lettersFrom other doctors, therapists or hospitals.
- A list of your current medicationIncluding doses, and any allergies.
- Your ID and medical aid cardWith your scheme's authorisation number, if your scheme requires one.
- Your questions, written downIt helps to bring someone with you, too.
Questions
Frequently asked.
Straight answers to the questions patients ask most before a first visit.
Still have a question?
Send a short routine enquiry. The practice team will get back to you to help.
Ask the practiceDo I need a referral?
Many medical schemes require a referral from a GP before they pay specialist benefits in full. Check with your scheme before your appointment.
The practice team can tell you what they need when you get in touch.
Will I need an operation?
Not necessarily. Many conditions of the spine and brain are managed without surgery, or are monitored over time. Any recommendation is made after a consultation and a review of your scans.
What should I bring to my first consultation?
Your referral letter, your scans and the radiologist's reports, previous medical reports, a list of your medication, and your ID and medical aid details. The checklist on this page has the full list.
Can I send my scans or medical records through the website?
No. To protect your privacy, the website enquiry form does not accept files or detailed medical information. The practice will explain how to share your records securely once they have been in touch.
What if my symptoms are urgent?
Do not use the website for urgent problems. If you have sudden weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, a severe sudden headache, a seizure or a head or spine injury, go to your nearest emergency unit or call 10177 or 112.
Next step
Start with a simple enquiry.
Tell the practice who you are and how to reach you. No medical details are needed at this stage.