Travelling around Australia whilst requiring INR checks.

josephine · Member

Travelling around Australia whilst requiring INR checks.

Landfall · Guru

Hi,

Simply Google INR Machine, I did.

You will find a couple of machines available for around $600

Be careful, make sure to read the reviews.

I carry a portable ECG machine for my cardiac SVT problem.

Found it on the internet, cardiologist had never seen nor know of one. Was very impressed when I turned up with it and let him demonstarate on himself.

Stay safe.

Dusty

-- Edited by Landfall on Friday 27th of April 2012 09:48:02 PM

sonjatilly · Newbie

confuse Howdy Folks!!

I am about to embark on a 3 month trip around Australia starting from Melbourne.

I am on Warfarin and require regular blood testing for dosages. I am keen to hear from anyone else who has a similar condition and how they went with finding Pathology places, have you had to go to hospitals, what has the wait been with GP's etc. We will be sticking mostly to main roads/towns but on occasions we will go inland to remote places.

Thanks for reading!!

sonjatilly · Newbie

Thanks Josephine - was hoping it was that easy!!

Meet with GP next Weds...leaving on the Friday....cutting it fine...maybe biggrin !!!

Have you heard of the devices with which you can test your own blood for the INR level??

Happywanderer · The Master

The pathology places can now txt you the results. My son used to have to ring them, got a notification today that from now on they would txt him the results instead.. Makes it a lot easier.

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

here's a great idea if you are in Rockingham WA and in need of a Dr, and you can pick the time you want to go AND book it online, its also an after hours service.

Originally set up to help local Dr's who are too busy, do you often find that when you phone your own Dr you cannot get an appointment until next week, well give this service a try, not a lot of help if you are in Victoria or QLD or NT but if you are near to Rockingham then make a booking.

Perhaps there are other places like this in other area's or states.

http://healthengine.com.au/service/RKGP?src=apptbanner

Happywanderer · The Master

Wish I had more choice with doctors here, One I went to the other day for my son is very arrogant, rude and abrupt. The other has the same name as my late husband, which is uncanny but don't know if I want to go to him either.
If I have to go to A&E they are the same doctors to attend as well.
Not happy at all. Have to hope my health stays on top of things.