FAQ for physicians

If you are a treating physician and would like to refer a patient to us for a consultation or an in-depth sleep examination, please fill out the examination request form and return it to us by email, mail, fax, or via the contact form below. Our office will then contact your patient to schedule an appointment.

In cases of excessive daytime sleepiness, the diagnostic referral process is relatively complex. In cases where the symptoms clearly indicate sleep apnea syndrome, a simple polysomnography test can be performed at the center. In cases of suspected narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia, we strongly recommend that you refer your patient to us for an initial assessment with a specialist at one of our sleep medicine centers.

In cases of extremely severe sleep apnea syndrome, simple oximetry may be sufficient. However, according to recommendations, this is a screening test that does not formally rule out the presence of a sleep-related breathing disorder. For patients who are relatively asymptomatic or have cardiovascular risk factors, we strongly recommend undergoing a complete polysomnographic examination at the Cenas center.

In theory, yes. However, there are specific guidelines that must be met in order for the test to be reimbursed. Patients with a strong suspicion of a sleep-related breathing disorder, a sleep-related movement disorder, narcolepsy, or parasomnia/nocturnal epilepsy are reimbursed for their tests without any further conditions. In the case of insomnia, it’s a more delicate issue. The patient should always be evaluated during a preliminary consultation to determine whether the polysomnography exam meets the conditions for reimbursement.

Yes. Oximetry, ventilatory polysomnography, and actigraphy can be performed on an outpatient basis by Cenas.

In most cases, yes. However, we encourage you to review the terms and conditions for hotel services.

Yes. The Cenas center performs all types of polysomnographic examinations, including multiple sleep latency tests (MSLT) and maintenance of wakefulness tests (MWT).

CPAP devices must be prescribed by a pulmonologist or sleep medicine specialist. If your patient requires CPAP treatment, you can refer them for a preliminary consultation with one of our doctors, who will then be able to issue a prescription. The patient will then be fitted with the equipment and monitored by the Cenas CPAP team.

Yes. CBT-I is performed by a psychologist specializing in CBT who works under the supervision of a psychiatrist. The therapy is covered by basic insurance.

If you would like to learn more about sleep, please visit our dedicated page. The Cenas center also regularly organizes continuing education courses that are recognized and accredited by the relevant Swiss associations. We invite you to follow upcoming events or review past events.