New equipment at Orbost Medical Clinic has helped to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients.<\/p>\n
The clinic received $13,000 from the Federal Government to buy much-needed, modern medical equipment.<\/p>\n
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester visited the clinic to see how the new equipment had improved services for patients and the working environment for staff.<\/p>\n
\u201cPatients from Orbost and the surrounding area depend on the clinic for their health care needs,\u201d Mr Chester said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe clinic also trains young medical students, so better equipment will enhance the learning of these students as they get a taste of general practice in a rural area.<\/p>\n
\u201cHopefully their positive experiences in Orbost will mean that when they are qualified they are more likely to decide to stay in Gippsland or join a practice in another rural community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Orbost Regional Health Chief Executive Officer Mrs Meryn Pease said some of the clinic\u2019s equipment was 30 years old.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve now got a new machine to test lung function and another that tests blood flow to limbs,\u201d Mrs Pease said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have also bought a modern machine to test hearing, plus a wearable device that can test a patient\u2019s blood pressure over a 24-hour period.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll of these machines are easier and faster to use than those we were using and we also have greater confidence in the accuracy of test results.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have also been able to buy six electric beds and a number of electric chairs, which are designed to assist our patients with mobility difficulties and our staff members who care for these patients.\u201d<\/p>\n
The practice received the funding under the Government\u2019s Rural General Practice Grants program.<\/p>\n
Mallacoota received $300,000 under the same program for a new medical centre.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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