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Chronic Disease Management Plans

At Medsana Medical Clinic we take a team approach to managing chronic disease. Our doctors, specialists, nurses and allied health professionals together, create a management plan that is tailored to your specific needs.

Our doctors regularly attend education sessions to ensure they are using the latest evidence-based guidelines and up-to-date research in their clinical practice. We have a particular interest in childhood asthma, allergies and eczema.

We have the latest in diagnostic medical equipment to help in the management of asthma and cardiovascular disease. We perform lung function testing and ECGs on site.

Asthma

Asthma is a medical condition that affects the airways.  From time to time, people with asthma have difficulties breathing because the airways to their lungs become narrower.  At other times their breathing is normal.

Symptoms of asthma may include:

  • wheezing
  • a feeling of not being able to get enough air or being short of breath
  • a feeling of tightness in the chest
  • coughing

You don’t have to have all these symptoms to have asthma.

See our doctors for an assessment and an Asthma Action Plan.  

For further information, read the National Asthma Council Australia Brochure.

Diabetes

Diabetes is a serious complex condition which can affect the entire body. Diabetes requires daily self-care and if complications develop, diabetes can have a significant impact on quality of life and can reduce life expectancy. While there is currently no cure for diabetes, you can live an enjoyable life by learning about the condition and effectively managing it.

There are different types of diabetes; all types are complex and serious.

The three main types of diabetes are:

Our health professionals will work as a team to optimise your diabetes management.  We recommend regular 3 monthly reviews to help keep your diabetes on track and reduce the risk of hospital admissions.

Resources:

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"The body maintains balance in only a handful of ways. At the end of the day, disease occurs when these basic systems are out of whack."

Mark Hyman

Allergies/intolerances

Allergy occurs when a person’s reacts to substances in the environment that are harmless to most people. These substances are known as allergens and are found in dust mites, pets, pollen, insects, ticks, moulds, foods and some medications.

Atopy is the genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases. When atopic people are exposed to allergens they can develop an immune reaction that leads to allergic inflammation. This can cause symptoms in the:

  • Nose and/or eyes, resulting in allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and/or conjunctivitis.
  • Skin resulting in eczema, or hives (urticaria).
  • Lungs resulting in asthma.

Medsana Medical Clinic will collaborate with your allergist to manage your allergic condition.  We can give subsequent maintenance desensitisation injections according to your schedule.

Reference: https://www.allergy.org.au/patients/about-allergy/what-is-allergy

Heart Disease

We want to keep your heart healthy.  Our team at Medsana Medical Clinic will work with you to be smoke-free, manage your blood cholesterol, manage your blood pressure, be physically active, achieve and maintain a healthy weight, enjoy a variety of nutritious foods and look after your mental health. 

For more information:
https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/your-heart/keep-your-heart-healthy

Our GP care may involve the dietitian, exercise physiologist, physiotherapist, psychologist, cardiologist and interventionist cardiologist to name some.

 

Osteoporosis

What are some of the things you can do to improve and maintain your bone health? 

They include:

  • adequate calcium levels,
  • adequate Vit D levels,
  • avoiding negative lifestyle factors such as smoking and excessive alcohol,
  • Bone friendly exercise,
  • Taking medicine as directed if you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis.

View Osteoporosis Australia – Consumer Guide

Do your “Know Your Bones –  Bone Health Assessment Tool”
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Timely PCR Swab Service

Available between 8:30am – 9am

 

  1. Short Telephone Consult with the patient – bulk billed if Medicare eligible. Private fees with no Medicare rebates apply if the patient has not seen us in the last 12 months.
  2. The doctor will request a respiratory panel for viruses and bacteria (where clinically appropriate).  For example, Influenza, Covid, RSV, mycoplasma, pertussis and so forth.  Not all possible infections are on this panel.  The doctor may decline the request if it is not appropriate and direct the patient accordingly.
  3. Normal fees will apply if more than swabbing is requested.  Clinical examination and other requests requires a normal consultation at another time.
  4. Patient arrives at the car park next to Building 10 before 11am.  Or takes the pathology request to another 4Cyte collection centre.
  5. Patient calls reception to notify of their arrival so the 4Cyte Pathology Collector can gown up and go the patient’s car to swab the patient.
  6. PCR swab gets sent to 4Cyte.  The processing times varies according to workflows.
  7. 4Cyte will SMS the patient with the Covid results.  Positive PCR test results for other respiratory viruses or bacteria are not named.  A negative PCR result doesn’t mean the patient is infection free.  These swabs narrow down the possibilities and guide appropriate treatments.
  8. An appropriate appointment needs to be made for results in person, via video or via phone.  Normal fees applies for these consult.  Normal fees applies if the doctor calls the patient for further clinical advice and management.  
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