On Warfarin while visiting Oz
#1
On Warfarin while visiting Oz
My mum is coming out to visit next year, but since she is on Warfarin this needs to be checked weekly.
Anyone know who I would ask about this?
Thanks
Anyone know who I would ask about this?
Thanks
#2
Re: On Warfarin while visiting Oz
I would call Medicare for a direct straight answer. No need to beat about the bush and ask other forum members as their advice and experience could be out of date. I'd like to give you a Medicare phone number to call but seeing you live in Mandurah I'm sure you can find out yourself.
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Re: On Warfarin while visiting Oz
Being an existing condition, that does technically put it out of reach of Medicare benefits even on the reciprocal scheme.
#4
Re: On Warfarin while visiting Oz
Warfarin doesn't actually work as a rat poison even though they still sell it in Bunnings. Got to use products containing brodifacoum as it does the trick. Dying rats have a massive thirst for water after consuming this product and you might just find a bunch of rats swimming in your pool.
#5
Re: On Warfarin while visiting Oz
Warfarin doesn't actually work as a rat poison even though they still sell it in Bunnings. Got to use products containing brodifacoum as it does the trick. Dying rats have a massive thirst for water after consuming this product and you might just find a bunch of rats swimming in your pool.
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Re: On Warfarin while visiting Oz
I don't know much about your Mother's illness but I guess being on Warfarin she has heart/blood trouble. If she is sickly and aged then there's no way I would risk such a long flight. I don't know your personal circumstances and don't know how important/urgent the trip is.
There are many health proffessionals on this site who could give you more information if you elaborate on her health issues to weigh up the pros and cons.
There are many health proffessionals on this site who could give you more information if you elaborate on her health issues to weigh up the pros and cons.
#7
Re: On Warfarin while visiting Oz
I don't know much about your Mother's illness but I guess being on Warfarin she has heart/blood trouble. If she is sickly and aged then there's no way I would risk such a long flight. I don't know your personal circumstances and don't know how important/urgent the trip is.
There are many health proffessionals on this site who could give you more information if you elaborate on her health issues to weigh up the pros and cons.
There are many health proffessionals on this site who could give you more information if you elaborate on her health issues to weigh up the pros and cons.
We left Glasgow in Jan this year, and it will be April next year before she comes out. She def wants to come, as we cannot afford a trip home to see her and her husband.
The trip it's self isn't really a problem, we just need to make sure that her INR can get checked while she is here.
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Re: On Warfarin while visiting Oz
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Re: On Warfarin while visiting Oz
Totally correct - my husband takes warfarin and just goes to our GP and gets his INR tested, then doc tells him if to alter his dose. Your mum will be fine.
good luck
good luck
#10
Re: On Warfarin while visiting Oz
My Mum is here at the moment and on warfarin. gets it check every week.As she is very elderly doctor even arranged for home visits ...all this is taken care of under reciprocal agreement. Might be worth going into medicare and getting her a reciprocal medicare card. easy enough to do she will need her passport and proof of what visa she is on. otherwise without this ,the surgery will probably charge you and then you will have to claim it back from MC.