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Do You Really Need a Formal Sleep Study when issues of Sleep Disturbance are alleged?
(The answer to this question is both yes and no.)
Can the Cost of a Sleep Study be contained?
(The answer to this question is an unqualified yes.)
In today’s workers’ compensation/medical legal arena the allegation of “sleep disturbance” is frequently raised and cannot be ignored. So how do you deal with this allegation? Do you immediately perform a formal sleep study (PSG - Polysomnogram)? The answer to this question is not necessarily and here is the reason why.
At Parthenia Medical Group using Philips Respironics our physicians are able to have a claimant perform a “sleep screening evaluation” in the comfort of their own home.
A “sleep screening evaluation” will determine if the individual suffers from “sleep apnea” or an altered sleep pattern due to pain. If either of these conditions is demonstrated and measured a “formal” sleep study is indicated. If the “sleep screening evaluation” is negative further testing is not necessary.
Cost: A “sleep screening evaluation” can be obtained at a fraction of a formal sleep study (PSG) achieving huge savings while providing the information and direction you require.
For more information on Parthenia Medical Group Center for Sleep Disturbance and to learn more about the “sleep screening evaluation” using Philips Respironics or to schedule a “sleep screening evaluation” or a formal sleep study (PSG) please call us at 1-800-382-5362 and ask to speak with Mr. Kaye or Dr. Hector, or visit us on the web at www.partheniamedical.com and use of scheduling module.
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