Sleep medicine

Service Description

Monaro Medical Practice provides a Level 2 Sleep Study. What is a Level 2 Sleep Study? A Level 2 Sleep Study, or Polysomnography, is a non-invasive test that monitors your sleep patterns, brain wave recording, heart rate, and breathing. This comprehensive, home-based study provides detailed insights to help diagnose sleep disorders and improve your sleep quality. It is the most accurate type of home-based sleep study available with respiratory physician scoring, reporting and interpretation- Comparable to an in-lab sleep study unlike most other home-based sleep studies that utilises a level 3 device that simply implements AI generated scoring and does not encompass brain wave recordings. Our level 2 device is considered a Gold standard for generating sleep studies. Why Participate? • Comprehensive Assessment: Gain a detailed understanding of your sleep patterns. • Improved Sleep Quality: Receive insights that could help enhance your sleep. Who Can Join? • Individuals experiencing sleep disturbances. • Anyone seeking to understand their sleep patterns better. What’s Next? • Discuss with Your Doctor: If you think this study might benefit you, talk to your Doctor. • Eligibility Check: If you meet the requirements, we will schedule your sleep study. What Does It Involve? • Initial Appointment: Come in for an appointment where our nurse will show you how to use the device, ask a few questions, and then send you home with the device to use overnight. • Return Visit: The next day, return the device and check in with the Nurse about your experience. • Follow-Up: Your data will be reviewed by our respiratory physician, and you will have a follow-up appointment with your Doctor to discuss the results. What is the Cost? • Device Hire Fee: $100 -DVA Holders Device Hire Fee is covered. • Medicare Coverage: Medicare covers the remaining costs. To book an appointment to discuss a sleep study with your Doctor