How to Use Smart Paediatrics
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Accessing Smart Paediatrics Website
Navigate the menu to explore sections such as:
- ‘Clinical Conditions’ (ADHD, Autism, Learning Difficulties, etc.)
- Find a Paediatrician /Allied Health Professional (Psychologists, Speech Pathologists, etc.)
- Check Fees and Out-of-Pocket Expenses (Consultation costs and Medicare rebates)
- Booking Appointments (Telehealth) from the main page or next to the selected clinician
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Understanding Common Pediatric Conditions
- Visit the “Clinical conditions assessed and treated” section on the website.
- Browse through common pediatric conditions such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Behavioural Issues, Developmental Delays, etc.
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Navigating Fees and Out-of-Pocket Expenses
- Go to the “Fees” section for a clear breakdown of consultation costs.
- Check the ‘initial consultation fees, follow-up appointment fees etc
- Understand ‘out-of-pocket expense’ after ‘Medicare rebates’
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Finding Paediatricians and Allied Health Professionals
- Use the “Find a Paediatrician” or “Find an Allied Health Professional” search tool.
- View profiles of paediatricians, psychologists, speech pathologists, and occupational therapists.
- Select a provider based on ‘qualifications’, ‘experience’, and ‘availability’.
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Finding Paediatricians and Allied Health Professionals
- Use the “Find a Paediatrician” or “Find an Allied Health Professional” search tool.
- View profiles of paediatricians, psychologists, speech pathologists, and occupational therapists.
- Select a provider based on ‘qualifications’, ‘experience’, and ‘availability’.
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Making Payment at the Time of Booking
- After scheduling the appointment, proceed to the Payment Page.
- Receive a confirmation email or text with appointment details.
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Clinic Intake Form and Questionnaires
- After booking, you may receive a text or email with a link to complete validated questionnaires, depending on your specific clinical scenario.
- Complete these forms before your appointment to provide important information about the child’s medical history, symptoms, and developmental concerns.
- These forms are essential for the paediatrician to make an accurate assessment.
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Submit any previous assessment reports or letters from the school
- You can submit any previous assessment report at the time of booking, completing the intake form or later
- You are encouraged to upload up to 3 small videos, max 1 min length about your child’s behaviour in their natural settings, such as while playing at the time of outbursts, any tics, any seizures etc.
- For any skin rash, you are also encouraged to upload the picture of the area of concern.
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Conducting the Telehealth Interview
On the day of the Telehealth appointment:
- Ensure your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) is ready with a stable internet connection.
- Log in to the Telehealth portal using the link provided in the confirmation email or text.
- Conduct the video consultation with the paediatrician or allied health professional at the scheduled time.
- Discuss the child’s symptoms, history, and concerns during the interview. Your paediatrician may require obtaining further information from school; therefore, teacher’s email is quite crucial.
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Follow-Up and Monitoring
After the appointment:
- You may be required to arrange follow-up appointment yourself depending on time and duration required.
- You may receive more validated questionnaires or monitoring form for ongoing assessment and monitoring of the child’s condition.
- You may also be referred to other allied health professionals for further assessment and you may arrange the booking yourself.
- The paediatrician will provide recommendations for treatment, further appointments, or referrals to allied health professionals if necessary.
Flowchart Summary
- Visit Website → Explore Pediatric Conditions → Navigate Paediatrician/Allied Health Professional Profiles → Choose Provider
- View Fees & Out-of-Pocket Expenses→ Intake Forms & Questionnaires → Complete Forms → Upload all relevant documents including videos when appropriate → Book Appointment (Telehealth) → Make Payment
- Conduct Telehealth Interview on Appointment Day → Monitor Follow-Up Instructions via Email/Text