Pre Operation

8 ways to reduce your anxiety before surgery

You may be filled with stress, anxiety and fear in the days and weeks leading up to your surgery. Whilst there are many reasons people feel anxious, we have put together a short list of things you can do to help reduce this anxiety. Avoid Smoking As a Response to Stress and Anxiety Many people […]

Colonoscopy Preparation

It is important you read this information before coming to the hospital for your colonoscopy. Your surgeon will discuss your colonoscopy with you in the hospital, but it will be expected that you have read this information What is a Colonoscopy Colonoscopy is the examination of the colon (large intestine) with a video or fibre […]

Public vs Private Health Care

When it comes to medical treatment, there are basically two options: The Public System (Medicare) The Private System Every Australian is entitled to free treatment in a public hospital under the Medicare system. You will be treated by doctors nominated by the hospital, which may include Dr Ong, who performs operations at both public and […]