Sleep Clinic

Sleep disorders are on the rise. It is estimated that approximately 5 million Canadians are currently suffering from sleep disorders. That's about 6% of the population. This number will grow as more people suffer from chronic pain issues, including fibromyalgia, arthritis, and back and neck pain. The Canadian Sleep Society estimated that more than 3.3 million people would be diagnosed with sleep disorders within the next five years. These figures represent the estimated number of people diagnosed with sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, insomnia, or narcolepsy. That number will increase as more people take medication or undergo surgery to treat their symptoms.

It's not enough for patients to say they suffer from a sleep disorder. They must also prove it through objective measurements. Sleep specialists can perform the following tests: Polygraphs, actigraphy, respiratory polygraphy, and overnight oximetry. These tests are used to objectively measure the amount of time spent sleeping, the duration and quality of sleep, and breathing. They will also assess for other symptoms, such as excessive daytime somnolence. 

Sleep clinics and consultants have the potential to make millions of dollars. 

As a sleep consultant, your job is to solve every sleep-related issue involving the patient. Unfortunately, as a result of manipulating their physical bodies and the bodies of their infants, a sleep consultant can be found liable for malpractice or physical abuse claims.

These risks can be incredibly damaging to your financial stability. In addition, they may cripple your economic growth for years to come. So, the best course of action is proper protection through insurance. There are many types of insurance that you can get as a sleep consultant, so you need to research and evaluate which one best suits you.

Does a sleep clinic need General liability insurance?

General liability insurance is a must-have for any business owner that operates on a premise such as a sleep clinic. This insurance protects your property and your client from any third-party damage. For instance, a client walking towards your office slips on a wet spot on the floor. In doing so, they fall on the glass doors to your office, shattering the door and causing them to need medical attention. As a result, the client may decide to take legal action against you to pay for their medical expenses. General liability insurance will cover any 3rd party claim and, often, the costs of legal defence and any other additional fees that may come from the trial.

One of the most common pieces of equipment used is the CPAP machine.

It helps people suffering from Sleep apnea. CPAP machine stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. It fixes conditions in which people stop breathing while they sleep.

If someone often experiences frequent daytime sleepiness, memory problems, and high blood pressure, seek help from a doctor and diagnose if they have Sleep Apnea. It is a condition that narrows the airways in the patient's throat while they sleep. As a result, it causes people to snore loudly and stop breathing.

Using a CPAP machine help improve the situation and the patient's ability to recover through a sound and healthy rest through sleep. Should patients be in other treatments such as weight loss and other lifestyle changes, they can still use the CPAP machine without interfering with the program. They can be easily transported and set up in various places, such as the office, the bedroom, or even a hotel room.

Many different CPAP machines are available, including nasal pillows and full-face masks. It is also helpful for people and their partners who suffer from loud snoring, as it can prevent them from snoring. Most importantly, CPAP equipment helps people who suffer from congestive heart failure.

The CPAP machine is costly and often not covered by health insurance. It can also be highly uncomfortable for some, and they cannot tolerate it. Because of the cost of this equipment, many people who need it do not seek treatment until they have the problem. The machine is not designed for anyone other than patients with sleep apnea. The device is designed to keep the airway open during sleep and prevent the patient from collapsing their airway during sleep and is not meant to be used as a sleep aid.