Rural GP - Castlemaine

CLINICAL
1. Hospitals
  1. Local Public Hospital - Castlemaine
    1. Rehab Unit
    2. 50-90 beds
    3. Domiciliary Care Unit
    4. Emergency Department
    5. referred to
  2. 1 hour drive
    1. Tertiary Hospital - Bendigo
      1. Renal Service Clinic - fortnightly
      2. Kidney Transplant
      3. referred to
  3. 2 hour drive
    1. Metropolitan Hospital - Melbourne
      1. Dialysis
      2. Specialists
  4. 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.
2. referred to
  1. Specialist
    1. Nephrologist
      1. Bendigo
    2. Nephrologist Nurse
    3. Transplant Team
    4. Telemedicine
      1. Use of technology to bridge distance in the provision of medical services and consultation. Telemedicine is supported by local Botanical Gardens Health.
    5. Psychologist
    6. Medical professionals trained specifically in the study of a particular branch of medical practice.
3. Allied Health
  1. referred to
    1. Nutritionist / Dietician
      1. Paid for by Medicare if GP referred
      2. 242 Barker St, Castlemaine
    2. Mental Health Practitioners
      1. Local Services
        General Mental Health Services
        137 Cornish St, Castlemaine
      2. Chronic Illness Mental Health Specialist
        Bendigo Health
    3. Pharmacy
      1. 195 Barker St, Castlemaine
  2. A multidisciplinary health team outside of doctors, dentists and nurses, that forms the network necessary for patient care, treatment and recovery.
NON-CLINICAL
1. General Support
  1. Social
    1. Kidney Health Australia
      1. Kidney Clubs
    2. Family and friends
    3. Support Groups
      1. Walking and Companionship Programs
    4. Nephrologist Social Worker
  2. Financial
    1. Financial Planner
  3. Community Health Programs
    1. In Castlemaine
      1. Post-acute care - provides assistance post-hospital discharge
      2. HARP (Hospital Admissions Risk Program )
        Specific for people with chronic disease
      3. Nurses and Social Workers
        Government Funded
  4. Child Care Facilities
    1. After School Care
    2. Family Day Care
    3. Castlemaine + Bendigo
  5. Physical Wellbeing
    1. Personal Trainer
      1. 11 Myring St, Castlemaine
    2. Gyms
      1. 4 McGrath St, Castlemaine
  6. Religious and Spiritual guidance
    1. Pastoral care
  7. The non-medical network that facilitates the psychosocial well being of the patient.
2. recommends
3. suggests
  1. CAMs
    1. Pain management: it has been identified that certain alternative medicines can be used to managed and treat pain
    2. Yoga
      1. 341 Barker St, Castlemaine
    3. Meditation
      1. 52 John St, Castlemaine
    4. Alternative Medicine Practitioner
      1. 147 Mostyn St, Castlemaine
    5. Naturopathy
      1. 147 Mostyn St,Castlemaine
    6. Acupuncture
      1. 233 Barker St, Castlemaine
4. will require
  1. Financial
    1. Government Funded Initiatives
      1. Renal Dialysis
        Maryborough
        Kyneton
        Bendigo
    2. PBS (Pharmaceuticals Benefits Scheme)
    3. MBS (Medicare Benefits Schedule)
    4. Disability Support Pension
      1. Requires confirmed diagnosis and assessment
    5. Paid Leave
    6. Online Financial Planning
      1. '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:
1. Botanical Gardens Health: Attached to Castlemaine Health (hospital). Relevant provisions include telehealth, chronic condition care plans, home visits.
2. Lyttleton Street Medical: Admitting rights for Castlemaine Health, mental health service, house calls. (non bulk billing)
3. Mostyn Street Clinic: Chronic disease management (non-bulk billing)

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