Nuclear medicine, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick
Contact
Phone: (02) 9382 2200
Location: Campus Centre, Level 2, Prince of Wales Hospital
About our service
Nuclear medicine services at Sydney Children鈥檚 Hospital, Randwick are provided by the Prince of Wales Hospital Nuclear Medicine Department as part of a service sharing agreement.
The Nuclear Medicine service provide a number of scanning services to children and adolescents who are admitted via Emergency or who are receiving treatment for a known medical condition.
These include bone, kidney, heart, gallium, hepato-biliary, gastrointestinal, lung, thyroid, CSF and brain scans.
Using very low levels of radiation, nuclear medicine specialists are able to take high resolution images of a child鈥檚 bones and internal organs, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of various health conditions such as cancer, kidney and brain disorders.
A PET scanner machine is located in the Nuclear Medicine department and can assist in the early diagnosis, treatment and management of cancers and conditions affecting the brain and heart.
Referral process for clinicians
Our department is using to manage referrals.鈥疶he Consultmed platform allows health professionals to send e-referrals to us securely. 鈥�
Consultmed questions and technical support: [email protected]
Referral and appointment process for parents and carers
Request a referral
To make an appointment at our clinic, you will need a referral from your GP, paediatrician or specialist.
They will assess your child, discuss your concerns, and make a referral to the appropriate service.鈥�
Track your referral
Our department uses Consultmed to manage referrals. Your referring clinician sends the e-referral to us using the secure Consultmed platform.鈥�
Once we receive the referral, we will send you an email with your tracking information. We will update you as we process the referral and book your appointment.
To receive these updates, please ask your referring clinician to include your email on the referral.鈥�
If your clinician has questions about Consultmed or require technical support, they can contact [email protected].
Need support?
If you need help or have questions about the referral and appointment process, please contact us.鈥�
Phone: (02) 9382 2200
