Overview
The paediatric doctors are specialists in children’s health and development. They will assess and manage your child’s problems and follow up on any concerns that you or your child have.
Related services
Getting here
Find us at:
Werribee Mercy Hospital
296 Princes Highway
Werribee Victoria 3030
For more information on getting here, visit Outpatient Clinics or find out more about Werribee Mercy Hospital.
Opening hours
Paediatric Rapid Review Clinic runs on:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1-4pm
Paediatric Outpatient Clinic runs:
Monday, 9am-4.30pm
Tuesday 1-4pm
Thursday 1-4pm
Friday 9am-4.30pm
Your appointment
What to do before
General information about your outpatient clinic appointment is included in the Outpatient Clinics building page along with details on how to find us. Additional information is included below for this clinic.
What to bring
Please bring your child’s Health, Learning and Development book (the ‘green book’) which contains their growth measurements, as well as any previous test results or reports.
What to expect on the day
You might see a nurse for your baby to be weighed and measured before you see the doctor.
More information
Team Composition
During your experience you may be supported by:
- a nurse
- a peadiatrician
Discharge information
After the appointment, we might send a letter to your GP to inform them of the treatment plan and any follow-up requirements.
Additional support
A letter will be sent to your GP to inform them of the outcome of the appointment.
For health professionals
The Paediatric Outpatient Clinic is open to GP referrals for general medical issues. Unfortunately we are unable to accept developmental/behavioural referrals, but hope to develop this service in the future.
Procedural information
No procedures are undertaken in the paediatric clinic.
What/when you should refer to us
Babies born at Werribee Mercy Hospital, who have had an admission to the special care nursery.
What/when you should not refer to us
Do not refer:
- Developmental/Behavioural issues
- Mental Health issues
- Surgical issues
More information
Professional development
Make a referral
Access Paediatrics referral forms and guidelines to make a referral for this service.
Contacts
In case of emergency, call 000
Outpatient Clinics - Antenatal
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Phone numbers:
Outpatient Clinics - Antenatal
03 8754 3390
- Phone number: 03 8754 6710
- Website: Antenatal clinics
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About:
Call this number for:
· Appointment questions
· Referral questions
· You want to speak to a midwife about your appointment
· You want to change your appointment
· You want to tell us you no longer need your appointment
DO NOT call this number if you are worried about your baby, have pain or are bleeding. Call Maternity services also listed on this page.
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