Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Rural GP - Castlemaine
- CLINICAL
- Hospitals
- Local Public Hospital - Castlemaine
- Rehab
Unit
- 50-90 beds
- Domiciliary Care Unit
- Emergency Department
- referred to
- 1 hour drive
- Tertiary Hospital - Bendigo
- Renal Service Clinic
- fortnightly
- Kidney Transplant
- referred to
- 2 hour drive
- Metropolitan Hospital - Melbourne
- Dialysis
- Specialists
- Outpatient and inpatient services for both
acute and chronic issues. The major nearby
hospital is Castlemaine Health, which offers
diet management and chronic case
management.
- referred to
- Specialist
- Nephrologist
- Bendigo
- Nephrologist Nurse
- Transplant Team
- Telemedicine
- Use of technology to bridge distance in
the provision of medical services and
consultation. Telemedicine is supported
by local Botanical Gardens Health.
- Psychologist
- Medical professionals trained specifically
in the study of a particular branch of
medical practice.
- Allied Health
- referred to
- Nutritionist / Dietician
- Paid for by Medicare if GP referred
- 242 Barker St, Castlemaine
- Mental Health Practitioners
- Local Services
- General Mental Health Services
- 137 Cornish St, Castlemaine
- Chronic Illness Mental Health
Specialist
- Bendigo Health
- Pharmacy
- 195 Barker St, Castlemaine
- A multidisciplinary health team outside
of doctors, dentists and nurses, that
forms the network necessary for patient
care, treatment and recovery.
- NON-CLINICAL
- General Support
- Social
- Kidney Health Australia
- Kidney Clubs
- Family and friends
- Support Groups
- Walking and Companionship Programs
- Nephrologist Social Worker
- Financial
- Financial Planner
- Community Health Programs
- In Castlemaine
- Post-acute care - provides
assistance post-hospital
discharge
- HARP (Hospital Admissions Risk Program )
- Specific for people with chronic disease
- Nurses and Social Workers
- Government Funded
- Child Care Facilities
- After School Care
- Family Day Care
- Castlemaine + Bendigo
- Physical Wellbeing
- Personal Trainer
- 11 Myring St, Castlemaine
- Gyms
- 4 McGrath St, Castlemaine
- Religious and Spiritual guidance
- Pastoral care
- The non-medical network that
facilitates the psychosocial well being
of the patient.
- recommends
- suggests
- CAMs
- Pain management: it has been identified that certain
alternative medicines can be used to managed and treat
pain
- Yoga
- 341 Barker St, Castlemaine
- Meditation
- 52 John St, Castlemaine
- Alternative Medicine Practitioner
- 147 Mostyn St, Castlemaine
- Naturopathy
- 147 Mostyn St,Castlemaine
- Acupuncture
- 233 Barker St, Castlemaine
- will require
- Financial
- Government Funded
Initiatives
- Renal Dialysis
- Maryborough
- Kyneton
- Bendigo
- PBS (Pharmaceuticals Benefits Scheme)
- MBS (Medicare Benefits Schedule)
- Disability Support Pension
- Requires confirmed diagnosis and assessment
- Paid Leave
- Online Financial Planning
- 'Simple Money Manager'
- Craig Rosoff is a 38-year-old truck driver living in the rural town of
Castlemaine with his two children and wife. He has been recently diagnosed
with Stage 4 kidney disease after being admitted to the hospital for a mild
concussion. Previously he has been using analgesics to manage chronic
back pain. This concept map demonstrates the clinical and non-clinical
resources available to Craig.
- Primary medical service that can be
accessed with a direct appointment and
is 100% covered under MBS if bulk
billing. Availability: In Castlemaine, there
are 3 major GP clinics:
- Botanical Gardens Health:
Attached to Castlemaine
Health (hospital).
Relevant provisions
include telehealth,
chronic condition care
plans, home visits.
- Lyttleton Street Medical: Admitting
rights for Castlemaine Health,
mental health service, house calls.
(non bulk billing)
- Mostyn Street Clinic: Chronic
disease management (non-bulk
billing)