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Haematology
Clinical and laboratory haematology is the diagnosis and management of diseases of the blood, and organs that produce blood, including the spleen, bone marrow and other lymphoid tissue such as lymph nodes.
Your general practitioner (GP) may refer you to one of our haematologists, or you may be referred by another specialist.
Our haematologists work in consultation with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate your diagnosis and treatment and encourage you to participate in choosing the care that is right for you.
Our haematology services
Our haematology services include a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals including specialists, nurses and allied health practitioners who diagnose and treat disorders and diseases of the blood.
We offer evidence-based and patient-centred care which focuses on your quality of life.
Our clinical haematologists are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of malignant (cancerous) and non-malignant blood conditions, including:
- myeloma
- lymphoma (Non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin lymphoma)
- acute and chronic leukaemia
- myelodysplasia
- myeloproliferative disorders
- anaemia
- clotting (deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism)
- bleeding problems (such as von Willebrand disease and haemophilia)
- low blood counts.
Benefits of our haematology services
Our haematology services can assist and benefit you in a number of ways by providing:
- expert diagnosis and treatment of your blood disease, including less common conditions
- a holistic approach to care that includes access to allied healthcare professionals
- day and inpatient services for cancer patients in a relaxed setting
- access to specialised caregivers who provide care with understanding and empathy
- a focus on your emotional wellbeing and quality of life.
Costs and fee payment options
If you have private health insurance, the costs for your hospital stay and specialist fees may be covered by your health fund, based on your level of cover.
If you don’t have private health insurance, you can access treatment at a St John of God Health Care hospital through our self-funded care option.
When you use your private health insurance, you get benefits that include access to St John of God Health Care private hospital facilities, your choice of specialist, minimal wait times, and with an eligible policy most of your hospital costs can be covered by your private health insurance fund.
You should contact your health insurer to understand your level of cover, and whether your policy is subject to additional fees such as a hospital excess or other ‘out-of-pocket’ expenses. Your health insurer will also be able to assist in understanding if you will have doctor, radiology and pathology out-of-pocket costs.
Patients who don’t have private health insurance can choose to access St John of God Health Care private hospital services and treatments by paying fees themselves.
By accessing our self-funded care option, you’ll be able to avoid wait times and have your surgery or treatment with your choice of specialist at a St John of God Health Care private hospital.
- Learn more and enquire about the self-funded care option.
- Call 1300 940 199 to get a quote for self-funded treatment.
If you have received an invoice for an expense associated with treatment from a St John of God Health Care service you can pay your bill online.
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