Makes me see red
I read, today, an intersting article on the ABC website about some of the issues faced by rural and regional people who have breast cancer or are at high risk of developing it. I'm not as remote as th...
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The qualifying for a mammogram through Breastscreen is something BCNA does have a position on https://www.bcna.org.au/about-us/advocacy-agenda-2018/position-statements/breastscreen-australia/
I think you have exactly the sort of story that would be very salient in that campaign @AnneC It is a huge impost on you to have to travel so far for what can be, in my experience, a very brief review. Particularly if it is only bloody red tape that prevents you doing something much more sensible, cost effective and convenient.
Teleconferencing for medical appointments in remote areas is something that just doesn't seem to be getting 'legs' either. Imagine being able to attend a doctor closer to you and have them do a consultation with your specialists online..Yes, there could be risks involved, but surely for reviews it could be an option if there are no huge red flags that you are bringing to the appointment.
Common sense just isn't that common. I've had issues with Breastscreen here insisting on referring those needing follow up screens to their headquarters in Melbourne when there are perfectly suitable options much closer to home. It's all about the money trail and it is disgraceful. Another example of people not being properly informed of their options because the system has been set up to do something that is not in the patients best interests. Grrr.