Category: Paediatricians
10,000 WA kids are waiting up to two years to see a paediatrician while the premier splashes cash around in short-sighted handouts.
WA families finally have some good news when it comes to the two plus year long waitlists for paediatricians for the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. A change to the prescribing code means that families can now use paediatricians located anywhere in Australia via telehealth, opening up availability and hopefully reducing wait times. Families no […]
After contacting every paediatrician in Western Australia I wanted to know what the official advice was for families. I emailed our Minister for Health and Mental Health and asked for something to tell families. It took a number of follow ups and three different officers to respond to me before we finally got beyond generic […]
Can my child see a paediatrician interstate for diagnosis – either by flying there or via telehealth? Advice from the Department of Health as at 14 March 2023: The Medicines and Poisons Act 2014/Regulations 2016 do not regulate ADHD diagnosis per se, only the prescribing of Schedule 8 stimulant medicines. Unfortunately, the current restrictive requirements of the […]
Perth’s paediatric practices answer questions on what might help fast track access to child development services in Western Australia.
Has your paediatrician suddenly closed their doors or can't be contacted? Here's what you to do now for medication or a referral.
