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Assessment pathway for sleep apnoea referral
So, you suspect you may have symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea (such as snoring, choking during sleep, daytime sleepiness etc), and you wish to have a sleep study?
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Yes
No
Please confirm the state/territory are you currently living in:
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Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
Please note: Medicare funded home sleep studies via Sove CPAP Clinic are available in NSW, QLD and VIC. Respiratory/sleep specialist face-to-face consultations available in NSW. Specialist telehealth consultations available nationwide.
To see if you qualify for a Medicare funded home based sleep study, we just need to ask a few questions. This will take 2-3 minutes.
Have you had a home sleep study which was claimed through Medicare in the past 12 months?
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Yes
No
As you’ve had a Medicare funded sleep study in the past 12 months, you are not eligible to have another one till 12 months have passed. However, you can still request a referral to see a sleep or respiratory physician, who can determine other assessment options for you, if you wish.
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Would you like to proceed?
Yes
No
Some conditions or circumstances may mean a home sleep study is less suitable, and testing may need to be done in a laboratory instead.
Select any of the following that apply to you (leave blank if none apply)
Neuromuscular disease
Advanced Heart failure
Advanced Respiratory Failure
Type 2 Respiratory Failure
A seizure disorder
Parasomnia
Intellectual disability / cognitive impairment
Physical disability without carer attendance
Unsuitable home environment/safety issues
Homelessness
A recent home sleep study that failed
To help us determine if you qualify for a Medicare funded home sleep study, we need you to complete 3 short questionnaires (there will be some slight repetition across these three sections).
1. The STOP BANG Questionnaire ( ≥ 3 points to qualify, 1 point per question)
Do you snore?
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Yes
No
Do you feel tired, fatigued or sleepy during the day?
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Yes
No
Has anyone observed you stop breathing during your sleep?
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Yes
No
Are you receiving treatment for high blood pressure?
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Yes
No
Is your BMI (body mass index) greater than 35? (insert BMI calculator here)
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Quick BMI calculator to assist
Height (m)
Weight (kg)
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Yes
No
Are you aged 50 years or older?
Yes
No
Is your neck circumference greater than 40cm?
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Yes
No
Is your gender male?
Yes
No
STOP BANG Questionnaire total score = <
/8 >
2. The OSA50 Questionnaire ( ≥ 5 points to qualify)
Is your waist circumference (measured at the level of your belly button) greater than 102cm (40 inches) if male/ greater than 88cm (35.5 inches) if female?
Yes
No
Has your snoring ever bothered other people? (3 points)
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Yes
No
Has anyone observed you stop breathing or choking/gasping during your sleep? (2 points)
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Yes
No
Are you aged 50 or older? (2 points)
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Yes
No
OSA50 Questionnaire total score = <
/10 >
3. The Epworth Sleepiness Scale ( ≥ 8 points to qualify)
Please rate how likely it would be for you to doze off/fall asleep in the following situations:
0 = no chance of it happening, 1= slight chance, 2= moderate chance, 3= high chance
Sitting and reading
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0
1
2
3
Watching TV
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0
1
2
3
Sitting inactive in a public place
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0
1
2
3
As a passenger in a car for an hour, with no break
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0
1
2
3
Lying down in the afternoon
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0
1
2
3
Sitting and talking to someone
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0
1
2
3
Sitting quietly after lunch (without alcohol)
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0
1
2
3
Stopping in traffic for a few minutes while driving a car
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0
1
2
3
Epworth Sleepiness Scale total score = <
/24 >
So far, it looks like you qualify for a Medicare rebated sleep study. We have just a few more questions to ask you about your general health.
Based on the assessment so far, it looks like you may not meet the criteria for a Medicare funded sleep study. However, you may still be eligible for a Medicare funded sleep study if a sleep or respiratory physician determines a home study is appropriate. Alternatively, you can book a privately-funded sleep study.
Select your preference from the following options:
An appointment with a sleep or respiratory specialist
Home sleep test (privately funded)
Both of these options
None of the above
Reminder: Home sleep tests are available through the CPAP Clinic/Sove in NSW, QLD and VIC only (telehealth appointments with one of their sleep/respiratory specialists are available nationwide). If you proceed, you will be asked to nominate another provider who performs home sleep tests in your area.
To complete your referral letter, we need to ask a little more about your medical history
Please select
any
conditions from the following that apply to you now, or applied to you in the past (leave blank if none apply)
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Heart disease
Stroke
An irregular heartbeat/ arrhythmia
Hayfever
Asthma/COPD
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Thyroid disease
Epilepsy
Migraine (diagnosed by a doctor)
Any other neurological disorder
Liver disease
Cancer
Blood clots
Arthritis
Depression
Nocturia (urinating frequently at night)
Other chronic/long term illness
Please specify cancer
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Have you had any surgery in the past?
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Yes
No
Please select any of the following that apply to you:
Appendicectomy
Heart Surgery
Bowel Surgery
Tonsillectomy
Gynaecological surgery
Weight loss surgery
Gallbladder surgery
Prostate surgery
Other
Have you had an allergy or bad reaction to any of the following medications? (Leave blank if none apply)
Penicillins
Sulpha drugs
Antibiotics other than penicillin/sulpha drugs
Anti-inflammatories
Codeine
Morphine or morphine related medications
Other
I agree to provide an up-to-date list of all my medications to my specialist when I attend for my appointment
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Yes
No
Do you have a valid Medicare card?
Yes
No
Please enter your Medicare details, so you can access Medicare rebates, where appropriate.
Enter medicare details
Please enter your Medicare details, so you can access Medicare rebates, where appropriate.
Enter medicare details
If you become unwell while awaiting a sleep study (including chest pain, chest tightness, shortness of breath, weakness or dizziness) it is very important you seek urgent medical attention.
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Do you understand this advice?
Yes
No
Please select the specialist/provider you wish to attend for your assessment
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sleep@thecpapclinic.com.au
Other provider
Would you like us to email your referral letter directly to the above specialist today?(we'll also email you a link for your own records)
Yes, send to my specialist and to me
No thanks, just email it to me
Enter sleep testing/sleep specialist provider details below
(Qoctor will send a completed referral form to your Qoctor account- you need to download it and give it to the provider yourself)
Specialist/Provider Name
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Specialist/Provider Address
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Please add the details of your local/usual GP, (if you have one):
GP's Name
GP's Address
If a CPAP Store or Pharmacy directed you to use this online assessment with Qoctor, please indicate the store/pharmacy location below (not mandatory).
Please select store/pharmacy
New South Wales
ASHFIELD ::: 32 Elizabeth St, Ashfield 2131
AUBURN ::: 35 Norval St, Auburn 2144
BANKSTOWN ::: Suite LG01, 68 Eldridge Road (corner of Eldridge Road and Gallipoli Street), Bankstown, NSW 2200
BAULKHAM HILLS ::: Soul Pattinson Pharmacy, Shop 3 & 4 Grove Square, Olive St, Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153
BURWOOD ::: Suite 2A, Level 2, 28 Burwood Road, Burwood, NSW 2134
CAMDEN ::: 72 John St, Camden, NSW 2570
CAMPBELLTOWN ::: Medical Specialist Centre, Suite 1, Southwest Cardiology Rooms, Corners King and Queen St, Campbelltown, NSW 2560
CHATSWOOD ::: Priceline Pharmacy Chatswood Chase, LG4 Chatswood Chase Shopping Centre, Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW 2067
FAIRFIELD ::: 18 Nelson Street, Fairfield 2165
FAIRFIELD ::: Soul Pattinson Chemist, Neeta City Shopping Centre, Shop G18, 54 Smart Street, Fairfield Neeta City, NSW 2165
FLINDERS ::: Flinders Discount Chemist, 1/7 Munmorah Cct, Flinders, NSW 2529
LIVERPOOL ::: Suite 14, 17 Moore St, Liverpool 2170
LIVERPOOL ::: Save & Deliver Compounding Pharmacy, 279 Macquarie Street, Liverpool, NSW 2170
MACQUARIE PARK ::: Suite 1-3, Level 1, 6 Eden Park Drive, Macquarie Park 2113
MAROUBRA ::: 1 Walsh Ave, Maroubra 2035
MAROUBRA ::: Chemist By Mail, 3/826 Anzac Parade, Maroubra, NSW 2035
MIRANDA ::: Shop 1002 Westfield Shopping Centre, The Kingsway, Miranda 2228
MOOREBANK ::: Moorebank Day & Night Pharmacy, 21/42 Stockton Ave, Moorebank, NSW 2170
PENRITH ::: 107 Stafford St, Penrith, 2750
ROZELLE ::: 670 Darling Street, Rozelle 2039
ZETLAND ::: TerryWhite Chemmart, Shop 50 East Village Shopping Centre, Zetland, NSW 2017
Queensland
BRISBANE ::: Priceline Pharmacy Queen Street, 120 Queen Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000
COOMERA ::: Priceline Pharmacy, Shop 1107 Westfield Coomera, 109 Foxwell Road, Coomera, QLD 4209
INDOOROOPILLY ::: Cincotta Discount Chemist, MM6 Level 1, 322 Moggill Road, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Indooroopilly, QLD 4068
MORANBAH ::: Priceline Pharmacy, Shop 9, Moranbah Fair Shopping Centre, 1 Bay St, Moranbah, QLD 4744
SOUTH ROCKHAMPTON ::: Advantage Pharmacy Shop 5, 111 George St., Rockhampton, QLD 4700
Tasmania
BRIDGEWATER ::: Priceline Pharmacy Bridgewater, Green Point Plaza 5, 24-28 Green Point Rd, Bridgewater, TAS 7030
GLENORCHY ::: Priceline Pharmacy, 346 Main Rd, Glenorchy, TAS 7010
Victoria
BAYSWATER ::: 625 Mountain Highway, Bayswater, VIC 3153
BELMONT ::: Community Care Chemist, 157 High Street, Belmont, VIC 3216
BENDIGO ::: Bendigo Mobile CPAP Service, Bendigo, VIC 3550
BERWICK ::: Suite 2.3, Level 2, 55 Kangan Drive, Berwick, VIC 3806
BRIGHTON ::: Suite 4, Ground Level, 214 Bay St, Brighton, VIC 3186
FRANKSTON :::Nepean Specialist Suites, Peninsula Private Hospital, 525 McClelland Dr, Frankston 3199
GEELONG WEST ::: 1/184 Pakington St, Corner Pakington & Weller Street, Geelong West 3218
RINGWOOD EAST ::: 9 Ware Crescent, Ringwood East, VIC 3134
WHEELERS HILL ::: 202 Jells Rd, Wheelers Hill 3150
Special Notes
Service Request
Physician Consultation
Home Sleep Study
CPAP Clinic
Lung Function Testing
Specialty
Respiratory
Sleep
Cardiology
Consult Type
Face-to-Face
Telehealth
Funding
Medicare
Self-Funded
Other
Initiate Treatment
Treatment Review
Troubleshoot
Approved DVA
Spirometry
Lung Volumes
DLCO
Terms & Conditions
Finally, please read and confirm that all the following apply to you:
○ I am 18 years old or over.
○ The referral l am requesting will be for my own personal use, and I have entered all my details correctly
○ If there is any delay in seeing my specialist, and/or if my condition gets worse while awaiting my appointment, I will consult a GP or appropriate healthcare professional for advice
○ I am aware there may be some out of pocket costs and will discuss these with my specialist/sleep study provider
○ I agree to the terms and conditions of use
○ I agree to the terms and conditions of use
○ Bulk-billed sleep studies are provided subject to Medicare criteria. I am aware out of pocket costs may apply if I fall outside of the criteria.
Yes
No
Please select a Video consultation or Phone Consultation
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Phone Consultation
Video consultation
Please enter your Phone number
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Confirm your phone number
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Please complete payment and then choose your appointment time.
The following times are available to book a consultation.
Please complete the following steps:
Purchase the consultation from the shopping cart
Select and confirm your telehealth consultation time
Click on the sms or email link 15 minutes prior to the start of your consultation time
The doctor will call you on the video link during your chosen time slot
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