Work To Work Day

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Medsana Medical Clinic is taking part in Walk to Work Day Supporting Diabetes Australia on Friday 1 September 2023. This annual event is now reaching its 25th year, encouraging employees and employers alike to incorporate regular walking into their daily routine.

With millions of Australians living with all types of diabetes or at risk of type 2 diabetes, there has never been a better time to get walking and start on the path to a healthier workplace and a healthier you. Walk with us to raise awareness of the importance of incorporating regular walking into your daily routine.

Regular walking can help us to stay motivated, creative and healthy for work – so step into action with us on Friday 1 September! Here are some ways you can participate whether you are working from home, or from the office:

  • Use your public transport as usual, get off a few stops earlier than usual and walk the rest of the way to work.
  • Park your car further away from work.
  • Walk the kids to school instead of the usual school drop-off
  • Take some time to go for a walk at lunchtime
  • Get off your public transport a few stops earlier and walk the rest of the way home

Find out more about Walk To Work Day https://www.walk.com.au/wtw/homepage.asp

 

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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