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FMIG NEWS
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Moonee Ponds makes an impact
Meeting the Challenge
New services available at Moonee
Ponds
Breast MRI Available at FMIG
Moonee Ponds Aids in the Early Detection of Breast Cancer
FMIG meets RANZCR Mammography
Facility Accreditation
New
Service Available – Autologous
Blood Injection
FMIG Purchases state-of-the-art Siemens
Multislice CT
FMIG Advances – Investment in Technology
FMIG and the Environment
Moonee Ponds makes an impact
Our Moonee Ponds clinic opened in
March 2003, and has been a resounding success. It is our most
fully comprehensive diagnostic clinic, located only meters from
the Moonee Ponds Junction.
The clinic provides all general x-ray
services.In addition, we offer MRI 1.5 Tesla and Multislice
CT procedures for patients.
Our Moonee Ponds clinic is modern
and offers both doctors and patients alike, the most advanced
technology available, all provided in a caring and professional
environment.
With ample parking at the rear of the building and
public transport directly at the front of the clinic, accessibility
for patients is not an obstacle.
FMIG has made a significant impact
in the area, resulting in an ever growing and loyal referral
base.
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Meeting the Challenge
To consistently meet the growing needs
and demands of the medical industry, FMIG encounters this challenge
by upgrading its technology and in-house training on a regular
basis.
FMIG's Footscray clinic
has recently updated both its CT and Ultrasound machines to
maintain the highest standard of service possible to doctors
and patients located in the Western suburbs.
The new machines
increase patient comfort and provide optimum information. Using
a minimal amount of radiation, with shorter scanning times
and faster image reconstruction for a more advanced diagnosis.
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New services available at Moonee Ponds
FMIG continually expands and refreshes
its service package, to meet the demands of the medical industry.
As a leading provider of health care services, one of our main
objectives is to play a pro-active role in the provision and
contribution to the standard of health care available to the
wider community.
With this yardstick in place, FMIG is pleased
to announce the arrival of two brand new services to complement
our existing service range available at our Moonee Ponds clinic.
- Pytest – distributed by TRI-MED – is
the leading urea breath test indicator for the detection
of Helicobacter pylori
- ECG – performed by
Cardiac Imaging Australia (CIA)
Both procedures are bulk billed.
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Breast MRI Available at FMIG Moonee
Ponds Aids in the Early Detection of Breast Cancer
Breast MRI is growing in prominence
for early detection of breast cancer for women with a family
history of the disease. There are clear indications that Breast
MRI is a viable option for Doctors in breast screening and diagnosis.
FMIG
currently is at the forefront of breast MRI diagnosis for young
women and women with the breast cancer susceptibility gene BRCA.
In
the past accessibility to MRI procedures has been limited, however
FMIG is offering this highly specialized service 5 days a week
at our Moonee Ponds clinic.
MRI
Technique – What’s
involved?
- FMIG’s
1.5 Tesla MRI is specifically equipped with a dedicated breast
diagnostic coil, breast biopsy coil and Computer Aided Detection
(CAD).
The CAD is a diagnostic station, which serves two important
functions:
- Diagnostic
device – Highlights
cancers, through a specific diagnostic criteria evaluation.
- Interventional
device – Ensures
biopsy accuracy, 95-100% sensitivity for invasive cancer
as opposed to mammography and ultrasound which yield 80-85%
sensitivity.
These
instruments ensure that MRI does not lead to a high rate of
unnecessary biopsies – for
false positive findings and allows for the reduction of diagnostic
errors made with mammography for high risk patients.
Indications – Why
and When to refer for MRI?
- High
risk screening
- Continued surveillance / scar
evaluation
- MRI
Staging – Before & /
or after breast conservation therapy
- Response to neoadjuvant
chemo
- Axillary metastasis of unknown
primary
- Obscured
breast tissue abnormalities, not visible by mammography – due
to implants and ruptures
Benefits for the Patient
- No radiation – reduces the accumulative
effects of mammography radiation exposure, particularly over
long screening periods. MRI can achieve views in any plane
from any orientation as opposed to mammography requiring reorientation
of the breast and mammography system for each view desired.
- A complimentary diagnostic tool to mammography and ultrasound
used for further investigation of breast cancer of young women,
with dense glandular breast tissue.
- FMIG is a fully equipped facility with specific MRI breast
biopsy coil and CAD stations to ensure patients are provided
with a full diagnostic service by qualified and experienced
Radiologists in a safe environment.
Additional information:
Contact Dr Andrew Dobrotwir, Dr Paul Lau or Dr
Anthony Taranto at our Moonee Ponds clinic on 9375 3400 for
more information.
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FMIG meets RANZCR Mammography Facility Accreditation
FMIG is proud to announce that RANZCR
has awarded Accreditation to all clinics in our network, in the
provision of Mammography facilities. This complements our Stage
Two RANZCR Accreditation.
We are currently in the process of working
through Stage Three.
Gaining such recognition fully meets our
company vision and goals of providing both the referring doctors
and patients with the highest standard of service and care
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New Service Available – Autologous
Blood Injection
This procedure involves injecting
your own blood into your tendons to try and heal them. Autologous
blood injection (ABI) into tendons is a relatively new technique,
which has been used successfully in pilot studies in Australia,
America and Europe and has already been utilised by many elite
sporting bodies in these countries.
ABI’s involve taking some of your own blood and immediately
reinjecting it into one of your tendons. Tendons commonly
injected include the Achilles tendon, patellar tendon, hamstrings
tendons and common extensor and flexor tendons about the elbow
(tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow). It is also used
in the treatment of plantar fasciitis.
The injected blood works by
stimulating the release of healing factors that are usually
released when we cut or injure ourselves. It
also works by the mechanical division of the tendon fibres which
is how some surgery is performed.
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FMIG Purchases state-of-the-art Siemens
Multislice CT
FMIG is excited to announce
the purchase of a brand new Siemens Multi-sliceCT apparatus for
our St Albans clinic, offering new levels of excellence in CT
imaging. This new multi-slice CT captures more data and creates
more detailed images. Better images can help doctors see the
finest details of the human body at new levels of speed and
performance.
Features/ Benefits:
- Revolutionary technology enables significantly shorter
exam times
- Greater speed benefits patients who are too ill to
comply with a longer examination
- Cutting-edge
imaging technology enables dramatically improved images and
details – images
of the highest quality
- Greater clarity provides additional information for
doctors, helping them diagnose more accurately, pinpoint
signs of disease earlier, and develop better treatment plans
For
the Patient:
- Non-invasive, fast, pain-free experience
- Exceptional image quality
- Faster CT experience
- Increased comfort and convenience
- Patient spends less time on examination table
We
are confident that this new diagnostic service will enhance
and refresh FMIG’s
already existing comprehensive diagnostic procedures, ensuring
that FMIG are the innovators in patient care and service.
For more information and appointments please contact
our St Albans office:
9364 3006
FMIG – caring
for your health, caring for your community
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FMIG Advances – Investment
in Technology
With the purchase of the latest COMRAD RIS (Radiology
Information System) and an upgrade of our IT infrastructure,
FMIG now offers exceptional radiological services to all our
referrers.
The new state-of-the-art RIS will enhance workflow
efficiencies in our group, providing faster turnaround and results
for the patient.
What does this mean for the Referrers?
In conjunction with Healthlink, FMIG will provide fast and efficient
electronic delivery of patient download reports that are fully
encrypted for security and import directly into your practice
management software system.
What does this mean for the patient?
With improved workflow efficiencies from the moment
the patient walks into the clinic until the x-ray is delivered
to the referrer, FMIG will provide uncompromising service.
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FMIG and
the Environment
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Company Objective:
“ In conducting
our daily operations, paying full respect and consideration
to the environment around us and their social impact; striving
to be a responsible corporate citizen.”
In today’s world,
both individuals and corporations have recognised the importance
of taking action on climate change. From turning off lights
in un-occupied rooms to green technology, all play a vital
role in reducing the overall global environmental impact.
FMIG plans to invest in a number of procedures and technologies
to support and develop measures that will provide long-term
solutions to the environmental crisis we face today.
Both FMIG Management and Staff are committed to the introduction
of sustainable development concepts directly aimed at conserving
natural resources, operating our facilities safely and minimizing
the environmental impact of its activities and products.
Some of the measures include:
- Reviewing our “film” technology
- Investing in digital technologies, such as CR, thereby
reducing the reliance on chemicals and water
- Working together with suppliers to implement enviro
and eco friendly work processes and procedures, including
using less paper
- Operating within local legislation and guidelines
- Encouraging recycling – purchasing
recycled and environmentally friendly office products such
as paper and light globes
- Critique of our office procedures and protocols,
thus reducing expenditure and making a positive contribution
to the environment
We would welcome any suggestions or feedback you may have to
improve our ongoing commitment to sustainability.
FMIG … making
a difference
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