One in three Australians suffer from poor quality sleep. New research suggests sleep deprivation is costing the Australian economy more than $5.1 billion a year in both direct and indirect costs.
Many people with asthma have sensitivities to certain drugs that can precipitate an asthma attack. If you have asthma, you need to be aware of which medications may be triggers. You do not need to avoid these medications unless you know they are asthma triggers for you. If these medications have never triggered your asthma, it is still best to take the medications with caution because a reaction can occur at any time.
1 in 2 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85, with more than 60% of cancer patients surviving more than five years after diagnosis.According to a recent US study the hidden psychological scars caused by the diagnosis of cancer can leave scaring akin to that inflicted by war, with the impact in some cases lasting for years.Outpatient Clinics
| Brisbane : | The Wesley Hospital |
| Gold Coast : | John Flynn Private Hospital |
| Sunshine Coast : | Selangor Private Hospital |
| Toowoomba : | Specialist Medical Centre |
| Wynnum : | Specialist Medical Centre |
Please contact us for more information on our Outpatient Clinics.
Inpatient Services, The Wesley Hospital
Inpatient tertiary level care is available for patients with complex thoracic medical disorders, including lung cancer, chronic obstructive lung disorders (emphysema, bronchiectasis), asthma, plus acute care. Patients are admitted via The Wesley Hospital Emergency Centre (WEC).
The Wesley Hospital is the largest private hospital in Queensland. With 430 in-patient beds, the Hospital offers the state's most comprehensive range of private medical facilities. These include the specialties of cardiovascular, neurosurgery, orthopaedics and women’s health. These services are supported by a state-of-the-art intensive care unit, cardiac catheter theatres, 24-hour emergency, renal dialysis, radiology (MRI, spinal CT, PET scanning and nuclear medicine), radiation therapy, pathology, pharmacy services, IVF, haematology and oncology, hyperbaric medicine and neurovascular interventional services.
Bronchoscopy Services
Bronchoscopy evaluation is a technique of visualizing the inside of the airways for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. These are performed in The Wesley Hospital Endoscopy Unit.
As procedural thoracic physicians Dr Andrew Scott and Dr John Feenstra have a very high level of experience in this area.
The Wesley Lung Function Laboratory
Bulk billed lung function testing, including:
- Spirometry
- Complicated lung function test (Spirometry, CO transfer and lung volumes)
- Bronchial provocation testing (Mannitol)
- 6-minute walk testing
- Allergen skin testing
- Lung volume and diffusion analysis
- High altitude simulation testing
- Fractional expired NO (FeNO) assessments.*
- Cardio-pulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Same day appointment, same day results
- Our specialist physicians make interpretive comments on every report
*FeNO represents the latest technology in assessing airway inflammation, assisting with optimal management.
The Wesley Hospital Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme
'Breathwise', a pulmonary rehabilitation programme based at The Wesley Hospital, focuses on a multi-disciplinary outpatient programme for patients with chronic lung disease, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Find more information on the pulmonary rehabilitation programme.
The Wesley Pulmonary Hypertension Unit
The Wesley Hospital is now a designated Australian treatment centre for Pulmonary Hypertension (PH).
Developed by TSGQ Directors Dr Feenstra and Dr Scott, with Dr David Cross of 'Heartcare Partners', this unit provides optimal care for patients with pulmonary hypertension. Our unit has Federal Government funding for medications including parenteral, inhaled and oral vasoactive agents that act as pulmonary vasodilators to treat this condition. Monotherapy or combination therapy are trialled under the supervision of our treating physicians. For more information on the pulmonary hypertension unit, Currently the only private hospital facility in Queensland providing this service, and actively involved in international trials.
The Wesley Asbestos Research Group
Unique in Queensland, this research Group seeks to facilitate research and raise awareness of asbestosis and asbestos-related diseases both to the medical fraternity and the general community, with the aims of improving treatment and enhancing the quality of life of those affected. For general information on The Wesley Asbestos Research group. More information on The Wesley Asbestos Research Group is available from The Wesley Research Institute.
The Wesley Lung Research Centre
In conjunction with local, national and international research centres we are currently enrolling patients in lung research, including COPD, pulmonary hypertension, lung cancer and asthma. For more information please contact us
Educational Services
GP education evenings. Available on request.
Nursing and allied health education
Medical student training : University of Queesland, Griffith University, Bond University Active participation in national and international conferences
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