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Useful Management Information
- The referral criteria for the clinic are for children in out of home care where there are developmental concerns that require a comprehensive assessment by a paediatrician.
- For information regarding the Health Assessment Pathway for young people in care.
- Any child under the age of 18 who is residing in out of home care under a Child Protection Order or has current involvement with Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs.
Minimum Referral Criteria
Does your patient meet the minimum referral criteria?
Category 1 (appointment within 30 calendar days) |
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Category 2 (appointment within 90 calendar days) |
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Category 3 (appointment within 365 calendar days) |
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Essential Referral Information
- Relevant medical/surgical history including:
- Antenatal or perinatal factors such as drug/alcohol exposure, pre-term delivery or low birth weight
- Recent investigations including audiometry and vision test reports
- Relevant developmental concerns and any current services involved
- Relevant social history including:
- Parental relationship issues
- Mental illness
- Substance abuse or disability
- Family in crisis
- Child Protection or Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs involvement
- Literacy/language considerations for parent/carer
Additional Referral Information
- Copies of primary and comprehensive health assessment
Send Referrals To
Smart Referrals
Preferred Method
About Smart Referrals
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Internal Referrals
Child Protection Unit qhRefer
Fax
(07) 5687 4497
Post
Child Protection Unit
Gold Coast University Hospital
1 Hospital Boulevard
Southport QLD 4215
Enquiries
(07) 5687 1375
Service Availability
Dr Priyaneela Kamalanathan
Medical Director Child Protection Unit
Facilities
Gold Coast University Hospital
If you would like to send a named referral, please address it to the specialist listed above, who will allocate a suitably qualified specialist to see the patient. Alternatively, you can view a full list of our specialists.
Child Safety
If you have a reason to suspect a child in Queensland is experiencing harm, or is at risk of experiencing harm, contact Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Services . Please consider if mandatory reporting applies.