Assessment Tools / Algorithms
Completing the Asthma Cycle of Care - A Guide for General Practitioners
Anyone who smokes, has shortness of breath and sputum could have COPD - this checklist will aid you in the diagnosis and management of COPD .
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Patient Self Management & Support Services
Asthma Education
- Noarlunga Community Hospital - for one to one educational session with an asthma educator - contact Noarlunga Community Hospital phone 8384 9288. Appointments available Wednesdays. There may be no waiting period.
- The Asthma SA website has information on education and training for consumers
- Australian Lung Foundation website has information for consumers, including a national phone number 1800 654 301 to find out about support groups. Email.
Patient Information
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Service Information
Flinders Respiratory Unit - for bookings phone 8204 5913 provides inpatient & outpatient services and the community support group 'Flinders Respiratory Outpatients Group' (FROG).
RGH Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinic - for bookings phone 8275 1738. For individuals with chronic respiratory diseases. This is a self-management program and includes education, medical management, exercise and psycho-social support.
Repatriation General Hospital Quit Smoking Program, phone 8275 1738 for bookings.
Lung Function Testing (public)
- Flinders Respiratory Unit for bookings 8204 5913
- RGH Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinic for bookings - 8275 1738
Lung Function Testing (private)
- Southern Lung Function
- Southern Specialist Centre Main South Road, Morphett Vale, ph 8326 1000
- Dr Pete Allcroft - Blackwood 8278 0400 ; Ashford phone 8371 3377
- Doug McEvoy (Ashford and RGH) phone 8275 1187
Flinders Medical Centre Multidisciplinary assessment of lung cancer is also available.
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