Burnside Hospital Diabetes Centre

Burnside Hospital Sleep Centre

Co-located Patient Services The Breast Centre

Brian Fricker Oncology Centre

Endometriosis Care Centre of Australia (ECCA)

Burnside Respiratory Centre

Medical Imaging (X-Ray)

Pathology Collection Centre

Burnside Hospital Diabetes Centre

Diabetes is a lifelong condition that needs to be controlled. Education, lifestyle and daily routines can be adjusted so that managing diabetes becomes a way of life and the complications of diabetes minimised, delayed or even avoided.

The aim of Burnside's Diabetes Centre is to provide those people with diabetes and their families, with the information and skills to enable their confident participation in the management of their condition. Accredited Diabetes Educators who are registered nurses with extensive experience in assisting people with diabetes staff the Centre. An experienced Dietitian and Podiatrist are also available for consultations.

Education is provided on an outpatient basis for people with existing or newly diagnosed diabetes. We focus on providing a sound understanding of diabetes, including its prevalence, incidence, types, available treatments and the complications that may occur. The service includes :

• A comprehensive overview of diabetes and its complications;
• Instruction on self blood glucose monitoring;
• Dietary Guidelines;
• Advice on insulin delivery methods;
• Stabilisation with insulin therapy as an outpatient;

Blood glucose meters are available for purchase, a major portion of which will be refunded by private health insurance where there is appropriate cover. We provide education and assistance with the initiation of insulin pump therapy. Insulin 'pens' are also available.

You may be referred to the Centre by your family practitioner or specialist or you can self-refer by telephoning for an appointment on 8332 4844. The Centre is centrally located at 2 Kensington Road, Rose Park and offers ample off-street car parking or is accessible by bus. For the convenience of clients, appointments can be arranged in the early morning or evening and on alternate Saturday mornings.

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Burnside Hospital Sleep Centre

In recent years, research into sleep has received increasing attention and many important discoveries have been made.

Advanced tests are now available to determine the quality of sleep and to diagnose the conditions that may adversely affect normal sleep patterns.

The Burnside Hospital Sleep Centre is at the forefront of this technology and has been designed to help the significant proportion of men and women who suffer snoring, sleep apnoea, abnormal body movements in sleep and other sleep disorders. Treatment studies for various sleep disorders are also conducted including Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP).

Sleep disorders can have a serious impact on general health and well being. Ongoing sleep problems can be as dangerous to health as untreated high blood pressure or diabetes. They can also have a serious impact on personal relationships and workplace productivity.

The Sleep Centre includes six comfortably furnished, private rooms with en suite bathroom, together with state-of-the-art monitoring equipment. Studies are conducted by fully qualified Sleep Technicians, with Respiratory Physicians reporting on the study data.

Appointments can be made by phoning 8202 7272 and a doctor's referral is needed.

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Co-located Patient Services

The Breast Centre

The Breast Centre at Burnside Hospital was opened in mid-1998 to provide integrated, specialist management of breast symptoms in one location.

Conveniently located on the ground floor of the heritage-listed Attunga House, the Centre is designed for optimal comfort and privacy.

Breast surgeons and radiologists with a special interest in breast disease from Dr Jones and Partners provide an integrated consulting, investigation and treatment service. This ensures that most women have their breast symptoms diagnosed during one visit.

Specialist Breast Care Nurses provide support and counselling both in the clinic and for inpatient care if surgery is required.

Appointments are necessary and a referral from a medical practitioner is required.
Enquiries can be made on 8331 3322, or email: info@breastclinic.com.au

www.nbcc.org.au

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Brian Fricker Oncology Centre

Visiting medical oncologists in association with a specialised nursing team, provide an integrated on-site consulting and day chemotherapy treatment service designed to meet the specific needs of patients and their carers. The Penguin cold cap therapy system helps to minimise chemotherapy-induced hair loss during treatment.

To make an appointment, please call (08) 8351 0211.

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Endometriosis Care Centre of Australia (ECCA)

Endometriosis is a complex, but often under-diagnosed condition, that affects up to 10 per cent of women in Australia during their menstruating years. In endometriosis, cells that normally line the uterus occur and grow on nearby organs such as the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, bladder and bowel.

Like the lining of the uterus, the endometrium grows under the influence of the major female hormone oestrogen. This causes severe period pain (dysmenorrhoea) and damage to pelvic organs. Endometriosis can also cause painful intercourse, bowel pain, pelvic adhesions, and difficulty in becoming pregnant.

It is present in 50 per cent of women who experience severe period pain and in 25 per cent of women with fertility problems. Endometriosis can affect women from their teenage years until menopause and sometimes beyond.

The Endometriosis Care Centre of Australia (ECCA) brings together an interdisciplinary team of specialised gynaecologists, a nurse counsellor and associated health professionals, who are committed to providing comprehensive care for women with endometriosis. One of five centres operating nationally, ECCA was formed in 1998 with the aim of delivering expert, supportive care for women with this condition.

ECCA Adelaide is now decentralised and serviced through the various specialists rooms, located at the centres listed in the contacts section of the ECCA website. Conveniently located just minutes from the city, the centres offer modern facilities. Our professional and friendly team offers consulting, treatment and counselling services tailored to meet the specific needs of women with endometriosis.

To make an appointment for one of our regular consulting sessions, leave a detailed message for the Nurse Counsellor on (08) 8407 8585 and your call will be answered as soon as possible, alternatively you can go to www.ecca.com.au/adelaide.html  and contact us. You will need a letter of referral from your general practitioner to see one of our specialist gynaecologists. Private health insurance is not required to attend the centre for a consultation. Should surgery be required, Burnside Hospital offers leading-edge theatre facilities, complemented by tastefully appointed private room accommodation. Highly skilled and caring nursing staff provides the highest standard of care, complemented by five-star hospitality.

Women attending the ECCA clinic have access to ongoing support; advice and education to help them positively manage and meet the challenges of living with endometriosis.

If you think you may have endometriosis and would like your pain assessed, you can :

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Burnside Respiratory Centre

The on-site Lung Function Unit provides a complete range of lung function tests to both adults and children with respiratory symptoms. These tests aid in the diagnosis and ongoing management of asthma, emphysema and other lung disorders. Test results can also assess the respiratory fitness of prospective scuba divers, and that of employees in a variety of occupations.

Additionally, skin tests can assess people's reaction to common environmental allergens that may trigger asthma or hayfever.

Tests are conducted by a qualified Pulmonary Technician and reported on by a Respiratory Physician. Patients are usually tested within a week of referral from their doctor, with results provided within 24 hours. Modern computerised equipment ensures that tests are performed quickly and accurately.

We welcome referrals from any qualified medical practitioner. If you would like to refer a patient for respiratory function tests, please download and print the attached form. Appointments can be made by phoning the Unit on 8202 7272 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. A doctor's referral is necessary.

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Medical Imaging (X-Ray)

Medical imaging and radiology services are provided by Dr Jones & Partners - experienced radiologists and technologists for ultrasound, CT scanning, Mammography, Bone Densitometry, Dental Radiology, specialised and general procedures.

Located in the Attunga Medical Centre, 97 Hewitt Avenue, the service operates from 8.30am - 6.00pm on weekdays (for most investigations) and from 8.30-11.30am on Saturday mornings for general X-Rays. Contact phone: 8403 3100 or 8402 4444.

www.drjones.com.au

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Pathology Collection Centre

The on-site collection centre operated by Clinpath Laboratories provides a full range of specimen collection by experienced pathology collection staff.

The centre is open from 8.30am - 5.00pm weekdays.
Contact Tel: 8364 1072
A/H: 8366 2000

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