This document provides an overview of the process of scheduling medical appointments, billing patients, and the role of a medical administrative assistant in processing referrals. It also discusses the steps for processing accounts in a medical practice and the legislation that medical practices must comply with. Additionally, it explores the resources available to medical practice staff to provide advice to patients about fee structures, entitlements, and rebates. The content is relevant to the subject of medical accounts and is applicable to healthcare systems in Australia.