Referral Information - Speech Pathology
| Both inpatients and outpatients are referred to RCH Speech Pathology services. |
Inpatients
| Hospital clinical staff, such as nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and social workers, will refer your child to the Speech Pathology Department. In addition, if you believe your child should see a speech pathologist, you can request a referral be made by talking to the staff caring for your child. |
| All referrals are accepted by the Speech Pathology Department, which then seeks to see your child within 24 hours of receiving the referral. There is, however, no service on weekends. |
Outpatients
| Community health professionals can refer your child to the Speech Pathology Department. The Royal Children's Hospital consults with clients who require a second opinion due to the complexity of the condition. |  |
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| The intake speech pathologist will determine the correct path of action and contact, in writing, the person who referred you and attach a copy of the letter for yourself. | ||
| Sometimes further clarification is required in relation to the reason for referral. You may be contacted in writing or by telephone to obtain more details about the referral. Once these details are obtained, the intake speech pathologist will contact you in writing with an appointment time or to refer you to another service provider. | ||
| You will be contacted by the Speech Pathology Department within fourteen days of the referral being received. | ||
Outpatient Referrals
| If you are a Community Health professional please select this link for referral details. |