Medicinal Cannabis
for Palliative Care
Dr Ernesto Andrada
MBBS, FRACGP, FARGP
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Dr Andrada has a special interest in additional and adjunctive therapy for Chronic Pain in particular patients diagnosed with terminal illness and deemed of the need for palliative care will be assessed and prescribed medicinal cannabis to have a better quality of life.
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He has been working as a GP in Primary Care for over 20 years, with a wide range of experience. There is growing evidence that Medicinal Cannabis is helpful for those who have tried a wide variety of treatments with no success.
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In order to proceed with your appointment, Dr Andrada will need:
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Previous medical history
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Previous medications taken
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Current medications
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Prior medical history and diagnosis'
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This can be provided in the form of a referral from your regular GP, or just as a Health Summary.
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Before Your Consultation
Provide us with your GP Referral, or a current Health Summary.
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You can do this by signing one of our "Request for Records" you will receive after submitting your information below.
Initial Consultation
Initial Consult Fee: $200
No Medicare Rebate is available.
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Your appointment may take between 30-45 minutes.
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Dr Andrada will identify if Medicinal Cannabis is the right treatment plan for you, and if so, will proceed with the application to the TGA.
Awaiting TGA Approval
Dr Andrada will prepare the prescription and await for the approved permit to treat you.
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After approved, your prescription will be forwarded to our Partnering Pharmacy for dispensing.
Our Pharmacy Partner is
Clayton Central Pharmacy
Review Consultations
Review Consult Fee: $150
No Medicare Rebate is available
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To ensure your treatment plan is effective, and providing the opportunity to adjust your dose,
our review schedule is,
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2 weeks from initial consult
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3 months from initial consult
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6 months from initial consult
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