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Zest4living Physio and OT Services

  Zest4Living Therapy Services 
 

PHYSIOTHERAPY and OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

FOR RESPIRATORY PATIENTS

 

  • BULK BILLED – People with EPC Plan (Enhanced Primary Care Plan) prepared by GP
  • DVA Patients – No out of Pocket Expenses
  • People without EPC Plan can access private insurance rebates dependent on level of cover
 
Do you have a chronic lung condition and need to:
 
  • Clear your lungs better
  • Reduce your breathlessness
  • Decrease coughing or wheezing
  • Find ways to minimise chest infections
  • Learn how to best manage your lungs
  • Complete everyday tasks more efficiently
Now available at the John Flynn Respiratory Centre for patients with a chronic condition including:
  • Asthma
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Chronic Bronchitis
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Emphysema
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Asbestos-Related Lung Disease
Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services are now available at the John Flynn Respiratory Centre to assist with the management of chronic lung conditions and to help improve quality of life of both adults and children living with respiratory illness.
 
Medicare rebates for allied health sessions- a maximum of 5 per patient per calendar year.

 

 

 
 

 

How to Access Zest4Living Services

 

STEP 1:  Referral

 

GP to complete an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Program Referral for eligible individuals to access Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy Services under Medicare.     

 

OR

 

Medical Practitioner to complete a referral to Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy Services using a DVA Request/Referral D904 on their own letterhead for DVA patients.  This should state what services and how many sessions are required.   

 

OR

 

Individuals without an EPC Plan can self-refer if they are planning to claim from their ‘extras’ private health insurance. Individuals are encouraged to consult their health fund regarding their eligibility prior to attending Zest4Living Therapy Services.

 

 

STEP 2:  Book Appointment

 

Zest4Living Therapy Services will contact each patient regarding an appointment time on receipt of medical referral.

 

OR

 

Individuals can contact Zest4Living Services directly to arrange an appointment once they have consulted their private health fund.

 

 

STEP 3: Centre-Based Therapy

 

Zest4 Living Therapy sessions take place in the John Flynn Respiratory Centre and a report is then sent to the GP regarding the individual’s progress and outcome.

 

 

 

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Jill Nickels,
20 Aug 2010 21:00
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Jill Nickels,
12 Aug 2010 22:28