Other Services
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ALLIED HEALTH
In keeping with Greenslopes Private Hospital's emphasis on multidisciplinary patient care, inpatient allied health services for entitled veterans and war widows are provided by a highly competent team of allied health professionals.
This team incorporates physiotherapists, psychologists, dietitians, occupational therapists, radiographers, speech pathologists and social work practitioners providing an extensive range of services to patients.
EMERGENCY CENTRE
Well-equipped with life-saving technology, the Greenslopes Emergency Centre is one of the largest emergency centres in Brisbane. A team of experienced, highly trained doctors and nurses are available for emergency patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Centre is particularly noted for its expertise in handling cardiac patients, strokes, sports injuries, acute surgical emergencies and eye injuries.
With no city traffic hassles, the Emergency Centre is easily reached from either Logan Road or the South-East Freeway and parking is available right outside the door.
Emergency Centre services and facilities include resuscitation and diagnostic equipment fro all emergencies, an x-ray room, fully monitored cardiac bays, plaster and suture facilities, an ophthalmology room especially equipped for eye emergencies and a large, comfortable reception area.
LUNG FUNCTION LABORATORY
The Greenslopes Lung Function Laboratory is a clinical measurement laboratory ancillary to the Chest Clinic Department of Greenslopes Private Hospital. It is a clinical measurement laboratory providing the following tests:
- Spirometry, both in the laboratory and on the ward, including post bronchodilator testing
- Transfer factor measurement
- Measurement of lung volumes
- Bronchial provocation tests.
- Exercise oximetry, with or without supplementary oxygen
- Skin allergy tests (Type 1)
- Maximal expiratory and inspiratory pressures
- Carbon monoxide measurement
The tests are complemented by an interpretive report.
Client prepatory requirements are minimal, it being asked that they avoid using bronchodilators for at least four hours before their appointment where the first four tests are to be done. A four hour abstinence from smoking is also requested.
OUTPATIENTS CLINICS
Outpatient Clinics at Greenslopes Private Hospital are provided for entitled veterans and war widows in the following areas:
 Cardiology |
Dermatology |
| Diabetes |
Ear Nose and Throat |
| Endocrinology |
Eye |
| Gastroenterology |
General Medicine |
| General Surgery |
Geriatric Medicine & Rehabilitation |
| Haematology / Oncology |
Hypertension |
| Impotence |
Nephrology |
| Neurology |
Neurosurgery |
| Orthopaedic |
Pain |
| Plastic Surgery |
Psychiatry |
| Respiratory Medicine |
Rheumatology |
| Thoracic Surgery |
Urology |
| Vascular Surgery |
Pathology
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is located onsite and provides a 24-hour service to hospital inpatients as well as outpatient services. If you have a pathology service performed whilst you are in hospital, a separate account may be sent to you which can be claimed from Medicare and your health fund.
PHARMACY
The Greenslopes Hospital Pharmacy aims to deliver optimum pharmacy services to both patients and staff of Greenslopes Private Hospital.
Pharmacists will attend frequent rounds of each ward daily. They will dispense medications as requested by your doctor and explain new medications to you. Some medications are additional to your hospital charges; if applicable a separate account will be sent to you by Pharmacy.
A combined pharmacy and retail shop is located in the Hospital's lobby, where purchases of items such as toiletries, newspapers, gifts and other items can be made.
The services offered by Greenslopes Hospital Pharmacy include:
- Supplying pharmaceutical products to various hospital departments
- Dispensing medication for inpatients
- Providing medication information to patients and carers
- Outpatient dispensing and medication counselling
- Cytotoxic reconstitution
- Manufacturing sterile and non-sterile products
- Extemporaneous dispensing
- Support and involvement in clinical trials and Department of Veterans' Affairs projects
- Presenting education sessions for patients and staff
- Convening and participating in various hospital committees
- Providing drug information for medical, nursing and allied health staff
Greenslopes Hospital Pharmacy's goal is to provide the best care for patients by delivering an efficient, integrated and cost-effective pharmacy service. Since medication is a vital part of many procedures and medical treatments provided by the hospital, the logistics of medication supply is paramount.
Our clinical pharmacists ensure patients understand how to use their medications correctly. This is especially important for; our patients who are being discharged with new or changed medications; or patients whose visit to one of the hospital outpatient clinics, has resulted in a prescribed medication as part of their therapy.
Participating in clinical trials and projects provides our pharmacy with opportunities to explore and embrace new horizons in healthcare. Pioneering new services has allowed us to introduce specialised counselling services such as our intercavernosal self-injection training for males with impotence. Our alliance with Australian Pharmaceutical Healthcare Systems Pty Ltd has allowed us to streamline the services our pharmacy offers.
The management and staff of Greenslopes Hospital Pharmacy have a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement. The pharmacy is accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards and we work hard to monitor our services and create improvements in whatever way we can. This requires our staff to be well trained and professional in their approach.
We are proud to be associated with Greenslopes Private Hospital and welcome the opportunities that our association brings.
If you would like to contact Greenslopes Hospital Pharmacy please email us on:
ghp@aphs.com.au
or write to us at :
PO Box 46,
Holland Park, Qld 4121
Australia,
or visit us at :
Greenslopes Private Hospital Pharmacy
Newdegate Street,
Greenslopes Qld 4120,
Australia.
Alternatively, you can contact us on telephone: +61 7 3847 4995 or by facsimile: +61 7 3847 4322.
Radiology
Located within the Hospital, Queensland X-Ray provides a highly sophisticated service to inpatients and outpatients of Greenslopes Private Hospital. These services include CT scanning, angiographic interventional techniques, nuclear medicine studies, ultrasound and mammography.
The radiology facility, staffed by two full-time radiologists, offers the highest standards of medical imaging appropriate to a major teaching hospital while maintaining the level of service expected of a private radiology practice.
SPECIAL VETERAN'S SERVICES
Due to the special relationship between Ramsay Health Care and the Department of Veterans' Affairs, a number of unique multidisciplinary services have been developed at Greenslopes Private Hospital to cater for the special needs of entitled veterans and war widows. Such services include the Keith Payne Psychiatric Unit, the Geriatric Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit and the Stroke Unit.
In addition, there are a number of designated services specifically for veterans including: diabetic clinic, glaucoma clinic, cancer care and education programs, lymphoedema management and back management, respiratory rehabilitation, speech pathology and stomal therapy.
THE FLORENCE SYER UNIT
The Florence Syer Unit is a 30 bed Sub-acute Unit accommodated in one of the last remaining wards of the former Greenslopes Repatriation Hospital, which has been renovated for this special purpose.
The Unit is intended for patients who are past the acute stage of their illness, but are not ready to go home; are awaiting hostel or nursing home placement; or have not the access to social support or carers. These patients will be admitted to the Sub-acute Unit to continue their convalescence until such time as they are ready to return home or to be discharged to a nursing home or hostel. The Sub-acute Unit will assist the Hospital to overcome the traditional winter problem of acute beds being unavailable for those in need.
The new building features: 30 beds; air conditioning; bedside telephones, radios, televisions and nurse call buzzers; doctors' consulting room; nurses station and reception; patients' lounge; verandah with comfortable seating; surrounding landscaped gardens.
Connected by a covered walkway to the First Floor of the Surgical Services Wing, the Unit's new location allows for good access to the Hospital's wide range of actue care and support services, and is close to visitors car parking.
SLEEP STUDY UNIT
A new Sleep Study Unit was opened at Greenslopes Private Hospital in March 2001 under the direction of three Greenslopes Respiratory Physicians, Drs Chris Schull, Allan Finnimore and Robyn O'Sullivan.
The Unit, which incorporates a high standard of equipment, consulting rooms and a sleep laboratory, provides a comfortable environment for the assessment of a wide variety of sleep disorders that affect the population, including Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.
It is estimated that approximately 12 percent of chronic snorers have the potentially serious medical disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, but many are not aware that they have a problem.
The condition affects four percent of the adult population and can lead to lack of concentration, poor memory and excessive daytime sleepiness. Over time, it can cause serious damage to the heart and brain.
The new Unit will not only assess sleep apnoea but all disorders which contribute to sleepiness through the day, including narcolepsy.
Senior scientists who are fully trained in the investigation of sleep disorders are based on-site in the Unit.
Patients requiring investigation of sleep conditions can be referred by their general practitioner to the Sleep Study Unit via a physician at the Chest Clinic at Greenslopes or directly to Drs O'Sullivan, Schull and Finnimore.
Further information or bookings on 3397 3036.
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