Paediatrics
Our clinic can see children with a range of conditions including developmental and behavioural problems.
Clinical service overview
There is no dedicated paediatric ward and as such paediatric patients are admitted to Short Stay Unit in the Emergency Department.
Paediatric patients can also be seen in our outpatient clinic by way of referral from the Maternity ward, Special Care Nursery, Emergency Department or via GP faxed referral.
Referrals may include a range of paediatric conditions including developmental and behavioural problems. The service has close links with Alfred CYMHS (child and youth mental health services) located at Moorabbin.
Alfred Health works within the Vulnerable babies, children and young people at risk of harm: Best practice framework for acute health services.
This is a Department of Health initiative to improve responses to these vulnerable children and coordination a consistent responses across public hospitals, with the aim of providing the best and most appropriate range of services for each child at risk and their family.
Refer your patient
Fax referral to us
We accept GP and specialist referrals to this service.
All referrals are triaged by the service according to clinical urgency. Patients requiring immediate assessment should be sent to the Emergency & Trauma Centre.
To refer your patient, complete and fax a referral to us. For urgent referrals, also contact the service Registrar to discuss the case.
To ensure appropriate and timely triage, include all demographic and clinical details as well as relevant investigation results.
If you are concerned about any delay of the appointment or if there is any deterioration in your patient’s condition, contact the service Registrar on call on (03) 9076 2000.
- Referral enquiries (03) 9076 1288
- Referral fax (03) 9076 1252
Our clinics
| Clinic name | Campus | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Paediatric Clinic Wednesdays at Sandringham Hospital |
Sandringham Hospital | 193 Bluff Rd, Sandringham VIC 3191 |
| Paediatric Clinic Thursdays at Sandringham Hospital |
Sandringham Hospital | 193 Bluff Rd, Sandringham VIC 3191 |
Resources
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The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne - Developmental Medicine
Department of Developmental Medicine
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The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne - Centre for Community Child Health (CCCH)
Centre for Community Child health (CCHS)
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The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne
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Department of Human Services
Resources for children, families and young people
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Eating Disorders Victoria
Services, resources, fact sheets and forums
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Raising Children
The Australian parenting website
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Monash Children’s Hospital
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Department of Health Immunise Australia Program
Learn about immunisation, program schedule and resources
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Paediatric Referral Guidelines 428 KB