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Top 7 Conditions Physiotherapy Can Help You Recover From

Physiotherapy is an evidence-based, holistic approach to restoring movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness, or disability. At Medsana Medical Clinic in Brisbane, our physiotherapists play a vital role in managing a wide range of conditions, from acute injuries to chronic pain and post-surgical rehabilitation. Below, we explore seven of the most

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Women’s Health and Fertility: What to Know When You’re Planning a Family

Planning a family is a meaningful and often emotional step in life. Whether you’re just beginning to consider having children or are already trying to conceive, understanding your health and how it relates to fertility can help set the course for a smoother journey. At Medsana Medical Clinic in Brisbane, our team of doctors, specialists

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Why Secure Attachment Matters: The Long-Term Benefits for Children

The bonds that form between children and their caregivers are foundational to the child’s emotional, social, and cognitive development. One of the most important of these bonds is secure attachment, a deep and lasting connection that serves as a pillar for a child’s well-being. Secure attachment influences not only the child’s immediate emotional health but

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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.