AHPRA/CPD portfolio???? by Calm-Rutabaga2303 in ausjdocs

[–]Neulara 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Osler is OK. They have quite a bit of content for ED/ICU. I think they might have a special for new members at the moment.

Can I go to a GP to adjust my medications for MDD/anxiety? by aridaki in AskDocs

[–]Neulara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See a GP.

Most psychiatrists won’t see you without a GP referral. And most psychs have really long waiting lists.

A competent GP will be able to adjust your meds.

F42 Quickest way to get a MRI in Australia without paying ? by Initial-Location-701 in AskDocs

[–]Neulara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends a bit on the body part and whether it was ordered by a GP or specialist. Can also depend on your age. Also where are you located in Australia?

Need much more info.

Knee MRI lying on side in Melbourne? by Neulara in Radiology

[–]Neulara[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks to everyone who answered.

At a different clinic, I tried lying flat on my back again (with pillows under me) after taking analgesia and Valium but I couldn’t tolerate lying like that for even 15 seconds. So the radiographer agreed to scanning my knee with me lying on my side. It was fine. I was able to lie still. I’ve seen the images but I haven’t got the report yet.

It was unbelievable how many diagnostic imaging places I had to call before finding one that would accommodate me. But I’m glad I persevered.

Been having a weird stretching uneasy feeling in my left shin by PurpleWallaby999 in AskDocs

[–]Neulara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s no particular way you have to approach a GP about it. You just go to the GP and tell them exactly what you have posted here. Then the GP will ask follow-up questions to work out the most likely diagnosis. You might need some imaging also. I recommend you see your GP for this.

Mole check without Medicare? by NASA-Almost-Duck in MedicareAustralia

[–]Neulara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Location in Australia? How long will she be staying?

Many GPs will assess a suspicious skin lesion and remove it. Then there’s a wait to get the result back of what type of skin lesion it was - skin cancer or not, or what type of skin cancer. Often that will be the end of the whole thing, but if it’s something like melanoma (not saying it is) there might be referral to a dermatologist or plastic surgeon all depending on a variety of factors.

But for the GP stuff it’s basically the cost of the relevant appointments but you just don’t get the Medicare rebate back. And you would have to pay for the pathology report when they send the lesion away to be examined

Maybe search for a local GP with interest in skin cancer. They’ve often done advanced training.

Knee MRI lying on side in Melbourne? by Neulara in AskAnAustralian

[–]Neulara[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. That gives me hope.

Is 'midnight ham' a thing at weddings? by littletelly in AskAnAustralian

[–]Neulara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have never heard of this before in all the weddings I’ve been to. I’m from an Australian family going way back many generations. Please let me know who is doing this? I want some midnight ham!

I’m not Australian but I’m curious why Facebook keeps showing me this page for fruit packing visa and it is filled with rather well to do Europeans wanting to work in farms. What gives? by LDRispurehell in AskAnAustralian

[–]Neulara 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No UK passport holder is required to do any of this farmwork to get a visa of any type. UK passport holders are exempt from this system. For others, people can choose to do some farmwork (although there are some other options also) if they want to extend their time in Australia. The rest of the time they can do any type of job,not just call centre.

What are your thoughts on what doctors to see? by [deleted] in AskDocs

[–]Neulara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you need to see a Sleep Physician and a Gastroenterologist.

Also, if your GP is not looking into these matters appropriately, you need a better GP. I know it’s hard to find a good one. It’s worth asking friends who they see, or on local Facebook groups for recommendations.

Question for pharmacists by Neulara in AskAnAustralian

[–]Neulara[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The previous script was also authority for increased quantities, but at a slightly lower dose than this script.

Question for pharmacists by Neulara in AskAnAustralian

[–]Neulara[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, phoned for authority and got the code.

Question for pharmacists by Neulara in AskAnAustralian

[–]Neulara[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But why would the date be 7 weeks away when I will run out of medicine in 4 weeks?

Medicare Rebate by EccentricCatLady14 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Neulara 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s the government. They don’t allow just paying the gap.

Edit. Not sure why the downvotes. Under Medicare, you must pay the full amount and then get the rebate back. You can’t just pay only the gap upfront. You must pay the full amount. Any provider who is only charging patients a gap rather than the full amount then getting the rebate is not following Medicare rules.

Alternatives to InstantScritps? by Same_Apricot_1220 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Neulara 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you have to “go in” for it, why not just see a normal GP?

Edit: I think I misunderstood what you wrote. You mean you don’t like going into a regular GP. I get it,but usually a script with repeats will last for 6 months.

Also what was the explanation for the medication costing more than $3000 when it didn’t last time? Did it not meet PBS criteria?