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Significant sleep disorders presently affect approximately 25 percent of the general population. Until recently, these problems were either considered psychological in origin or were ignored. We use an objective and systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment of sleep-wake disorders. The Sacred Heart Medical Center Sleep Disorders Center is clinically oriented, emphasizing treatment of patients affected by sleep disorders, not experimental research. |
Treatment and Management of Sleep Disorders
The Sleep Disorders staff reviews each case in detail to arrive at an optimal plan for further evaluation and/or management of the patient. The correct treatment can be undertaken only after the real medical condition has been accurately diagnosed.
The primary care physician will receive a full account of the patient’s diagnosis and the recommended plan of management. Generally it is the referring physician, rather than the Sleep Disorders Center, who carries on any long-term management of the patient. In certain cases, when requested by the referring physician, the Sleep Disorders Center will manage patients in consultation with their referring physician.
Referral Procedure
The Sleep Disorders Center accepts referrals from physicians trained to recognize sleep disorders. Please call the Sleep Center for a listing of these physicians. You may also ask for a sleep questionnaire and log that may help your primary physician in the referral process.
Insurance
Diagnostic testing and treatment for the majority of sleep disorders is covered by insurance. After consultation, we will obtain necessary insurance pre-authorization prior to beginning diagnostic or treatment procedures.
Sacred Heart Medical Center
1255 Hilyard St., Eugene
E-mail or telephone (541) 686-7224
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