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Progressive Neurological Disease Service
Progressive Neurological Disease (PND) Clinic is a multidisciplinary clinic that offers a range of interdisciplinary assessment and management services for people with a diagnosed PND. These include but are not limited to Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple System Atrophy, Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Spinocerebellar Ataxias and others Once the
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Spasticity Clinic
Spasticity Clinic is a multidisciplinary clinic involving Rehabilitation Consultant, Physiotherapist, and Occupational Therapist. Spasticity can affect a person’s upper or lower limbs and this may impact on their functional ability, hygiene, ease of dressing, or cause pain. Clients undergo a comprehensive assessment and recommendations are made regarding the management of spasticity. Where clinically indicated, botulinum
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Geriatric Evaluation and Management
Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) Clinic is a medical outpatients clinic that provides assessment and advice about medical conditions related to ageing such as falls, incontinence, difficulty walking or depressed mood. Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) Clinic is a medical outpatients clinic that provides a Geriatrician assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex medical conditions. The
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Falls and Balance
The Falls and Balance Service is for people in the community who have experienced falls. We will work with you to identify the factors that may cause your falls, help to reduce further falls and assist you to feel more confident when moving. Falls and Balance Service (FABS) provides a preventative health outpatient service that
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Chronic Wound Service
The Chronic Wound Service provides an assessment and treatment to patients in the community with chronic or complex wounds. Services are offered centre based and home based including Residential Aged Care Facilities. The Chronic Wound Service provides multidisciplinary service to people who have wounds that are not healing as expected. The team provides: What to
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Cognitive Dementia and Memory Service
Cognitive Dementia and Memory Service (CDAMS) is a multi-disciplinary, specialist service providing early diagnosis, advice, support and referral for people with cognitive difficulties causing confusion, memory loss or thinking problems Forgetfulness and Normal Ageing: As part of the ageing process some people may notice some mild slowing in their memory and thinking. This is normal.
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation program is for people with lung disease that find breathing more difficult and daily activities harder. The Pulmonary Rehabilitation program is run by allied health professionals who will work with you to ensure you can enjoy the best health possible. People who benefit from the program have COPD, Asthma or other respiratory
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Heart Failure Rehabilitation
Northern Health offers a Continence Service for adults requiring assessment and management for bladder and or bowel dysfunction. Participants involved in the Heart Failure Rehabilitation program will have an individually designed program aiming to reduce their symptoms, optimise function and improve self-management. What to expect from the service? The Heart Failure Rehabilitation team includes nursing
