Lung Health Consultation: What to Expect

Drs. Chua and Draper will work closely with you and your referring clinician to ensure that all diagnoses, tests, and treatment related to your lung health are made or administered in the most timely and effective manner. To schedule an appointment, please refer to the Contact Details and Appointments page further on.

Most patients are seen following a referral from either a GP or another healthcare professional. However, self-paying patients may also contact the London Lung Partnership directly for a respiratory consultation. Please bring along any recent or pertinent x-rays, CT scans (or their reports), and blood test results. A list of your medications will also be helpful.

During your consultation, we will take a full medical history, review previously obtained test findings, complete a physical examination, and order relevant further investigations. Some of these, such as lung function tests like spirometry with flow-volume loop, may be performed at the end of the consultation.

Some tests may require obtaining informed consent (such as bronchoscopy) – this can be accomplished during the consultation. We will discuss our clinical impressions and any concerns you might have regarding your lung health. Follow-up visits may be necessary and can be arranged at the end of the initial meeting. In some cases, advice from an allied specialist or thoracic surgeon may be sought as part of your work-up or treatment; any such decision will be fully discussed with you.

Financial arrangements for your respiratory consultation are important to consider. If you are using your private health insurance, please obtain authorisation from your health insurance provider prior to your consultation. It is advisable to bring along your health insurance number to the consultation if possible. For those self-paying, an invoice for services, including any lung function tests conducted, may either be posted or securely emailed to you following your consultation. Alternatively, you may settle your account at the end of your visit. For tests conducted at the Hospitals, you may be required to make a payment before treatment, and details will be provided at the time of your visit to ensure your lung health is prioritized.