Respiratory sleep

Respiratory & Sleep Medicine provides specialist assessment, diagnosis, and management of lung conditions and sleep‑related disorders

What we do

The Respiratory Sleep service supports people with breathing difficulties, chronic respiratory disease, and sleep problems that affect health, safety, or daily functioning.

Who we care for

We care for and treat people with:

Asthma
Bronchiectasis
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Cough (persistent)
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
Lung Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pneumothorax
Unexplained Chronic Breathlessness
Adult Sleep Disorders

Exclusions
The following conditions/procedures are not routinely seen at Bayside Health Regional:

Pulmonary Function Tests
Home Oxygen Assessments
Patients who have purchased their CPAP machine from an external supplier experiencing technical problems

Additional requirements for adult sleep disorder referrals:

STOP-Bang Questionnaire

How to access this service

Referral to this service can be made by your general practitioner (GP), another medical specialist or a healthcare professional, as well as hospital-based staff in the emergency department, inpatient wards and other areas of the hospital.

Referrals can be made via the telephone, email, fax or post as follows.

Phone: (03) 5671 3175
Email: access@basscoasthealth.com.au
Fax: (03) 9102 5307
Address: Access Team, P.O. Box 120, Wonthaggi, Vic, 3995

We will contact you within clinically recommended timeframes. If there’s no waiting list, you’ll receive an appointment booking letter or we’ll call to arrange a convenient time.

Clinically recommended guidance and resources for Health Professionals in the Gippsland region are available through Gippsland Pathways.

MR-309 Outpatient Specialist Clinic Referral Form

156KB pdf

Bayside Health Regional - Respiratory Medicine and Sleep - Referral Guide

546KB pdf

What to bring

Every time you come:

Medicare card
Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
Previous X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
Medicines you need to take while you are here
List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed

For a clinic appointment:

Your appointment letter
Any special items listed on your letter
TAC or WorkCover claim number (if relevant)

Bringing these items helps us give you the best care possible and ensures your visit goes smoothly.

Useful resources

CPAP Online Products

Sleep & Respiratory Group

Clinic consultants

Dr Hugh Buzacott - Respiratory and Sleep Physician

Phillip Island Community Hospital

Address

50 – 56 Church St
Cowes VIC VIC 3922

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