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Why You Should See a Travel Doctor Before Your Next Trip

International travel can be exciting, opening the door to new cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and unique culinary experiences. However, venturing beyond familiar borders also brings exposure to diseases, environmental risks, and unexpected health challenges. Whether you’re planning a relaxing beach holiday, an adventurous trek, or a business trip overseas, consulting a travel doctor before you leave […]

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A happy and loving family with care and support for each other through understanding emotional needs and healing through childhood experiences.

Breaking the Cycle: How the Circle of Security Can Help Parents Heal

Parenting is a rewarding but complex journey. While most parents strive to provide love and security for their children, the patterns and behaviours they experienced in their own childhood can unknowingly shape how they parent. The Circle of Security program offers a practical framework to help parents better understand their child’s emotional needs while fostering

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How Pre-Employment Medicals Help Reduce Workplace Injuries

A safe and healthy workforce is the backbone of any successful organisation. One powerful way to prevent workplace injuries and create a secure environment is implementing a pre-employment medical assessment process. These screenings help identify potential health risks early, ensuring new hires are fit for their roles and can perform their duties safely. By making

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Weight Loss and Cardiovascular Health

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist: New Indication for Weight Loss and Cardiovascular Health

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist: New Indication for Weight Loss and Cardiovascular Health Among the recent wave of new weight loss medications, a GLP-1 receptor agonist has now gained approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for an additional indication. This medication belongs to the GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) class, which mimics a hormone in the

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Q Fever

Q Fever at Medsana

Q Fever: A Global Disease with a Distinct Australian Connection Q Fever is a zoonotic disease found globally, primarily transmitted through airborne particles. Cattle, sheep, and goats are the most common reservoirs of the bacteria responsible for this infection. The disease typically presents with flu-like symptoms, which can range from mild to severe. Although a

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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.