Respiratory and sleep medicine

Tests conducted in a specialised clinic to measure how the lungs and airways are working.

A test which helps to diagnose airway and lung conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

A test to help diagnose or check airway and lung conditions (spirometry) such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

A type of test that measures how well the lungs are working (spirometry). The tests are done in a specialised clinic, by specially trained staff.

An exercise based test (maximal symptom limited incremental exercise test) to look at why a person has been experiencing breathlessness. This test is done is at a specialised clinic (respiratory laboratory).

A test to help diagnose or check airway and lung conditions (spirometry). The test is done at a specialised clinic.

Allergy tests using small injections under the skin. Testing is to find out if a patient is allergic to certain particles in the air (aeroallergens).

Allergy tests using small injections under the skin. Testing is to find out if a person is allergic to certain foods or latex.

An overnight sleep study of at least 8 hours, to diagnose a sleep disorder in a person aged 18 years or older.

An overnight sleep study in a person aged 18 years or older to measure the effect of positive airway pressure on their sleep.

A follow-up study for a person aged 18 years or older with a sleep-related breathing disorder. The reason for the follow up is because the person has had a return of symptoms for unknown reasons or has a change to weight or health which could affect the condition.

An overnight sleep study of at least 8 hours to confirm a sleep related breathing condition (obstructive sleep apnoea) in a person aged 18 years or older. Many body functions like heartbeat, oxygen levels and brain activity will be measured continuously during the study. The person is supervised throughout the study.

A procedure to measure how long it takes a person to go from being fully awake to asleep. This is to check why a person aged 18 years or older is experiencing excessive sleepiness.

A study to measure how awake a patient can stay during the day. Follows an overnight sleep study. The patient is aged 18 years or older.

A follow-up appointment with a consultant physician to review ongoing care for a complex disorder. The appointment is 20 minutes or longer.

A follow-up appointment with a consultant physician. The consultant physician will look at a specific condition and/or provide a course of treatment. The appointment is at their rooms.

The first appointment with a consultant physician to assess and plan care for a complex disorder. The appointment is 45 minutes or longer.

The first appointment with a consultant physician. The consultant physician will look at a specific condition and/or provide a course of treatment. The appointment is at their rooms.

A specialist coordinates a meeting with at least 3 other care providers. They all provide different types of care. The meeting is between 15 and 30 minutes.

A specialist attends a meeting with at least 2 other care providers. They all provide different types of care. The meeting is between 15 and 30 minutes.

A meeting with a GP or specialist and at least 3 other medical professionals and allied health providers. The meeting is to develop a treatment plan for a patient with cancer, The meeting is 10 minutes or longer.

A meeting with a GP or specialist and at least 4 medical professionals and allied health providers. The meeting is to develop a treatment plan for a person with cancer, and is 10 minutes or longer.

The first appointment with a consultant physician for a specific condition and/or course of treatment (who is not a psychiatrist). The appointment is by telehealth and is longer than 5 minutes.

A follow up appointment with a consultant physician (who is not a psychiatrist). The appointment is by telehealth and is longer than 5 minutes.

A follow up appointment (minor) with a consultant physician (who is not a psychiatrist). The appointment is by telehealth and is longer than 5 minutes

The first appointment with a consultant physician (who is not a psychiatrist) using telehealth. This is to assess a patient with at least two long-term health conditions. The appointment is 45 minutes or longer.

An appointment with a consultant physician (who is not a psychiatrist) using telehealth. This is to follow up on a patient with at least two long-term health conditions. The appointment is 20 minutes or longer.

A procedure to take blood from an artery to help diagnose a medical condition.

An infusion into a vein (intravenous, IV) of a medication which helps the immune system (immunomodulating agent).