R U OK? Day – Psychologist Program

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R U OK? Day is Thursday 10 September 2020. It’s our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs.

As part of R U OK? Day, Medsana Medical Clinic would like to raise awareness of psychology funding that is available to our community. If you are looking for support with your wellbeing and mental health, we can work alongside you to provide a tailored approach that will help you meet your personal goals and live the life you choose. All of our services are driven by an inclusive, recovery oriented framework that recognises the importance of family, friends and community in helping people live rich and meaningful lives. Brisbane South PHN and Wesley Mission funds services for those that meet eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria includes:
All clients must be socioeconomically disadvantaged, in addition to one of the below contributing factors:

• Living in rural and remote communities
• Being a child under the age of 12 years, who has been, or is at risk of, developing a mild to moderate mental illness, childhood behavioural or emotional disorder
• Experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness
• Experiencing perinatal depression/anxiety
• Being at risk of suicide or self-harm
• Identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and/or questioning
• Being an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Person
• Experiencing domestic and/or family violence

If you meet these criteria and are interested in discussing your mental health with professionals, please contact us on (07) 3852 4878 for more information. Dr Linh Cheung can help create a GP Mental Health Care Plan and do appropriate referrals, then monitor progress and help support patients through their plans.

For more information about this program, please visit https://www.wmq.org.au/mental-health-services/brisbane-south-psychological-therapies-program

For information about other mental health services, please visit https://www.wmq.org.au/mental-health-services

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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