The clinician will talk with your referring doctor or other clinical staff who have been caring for your child. When you are referred to our service you will be seen by a clinician who is trained and accredited in child, adolescent and family mental health.

Referral to and/or liaison with other resources within the hospital or in the community.

Support for families affected by the impact of their child’s medical diagnosis and being in hospital.

Parent support, advice and guidance in managing children’s emotional, mental health and behavioural needs.

Assessment, counselling or therapy to support babies, children and teenagers.

The PCPL team works with other hospital teams to ensure that the assessment and treatment of patients is comprehensive, timely, responsive and effective. We aim to provide specialist support to help you, your child and your family manage the emotional and psychological demands of lifelong illness. Consistent, quality mental health care will help your child or teenager to cope and adjust better to their treatment. We understand that childhood illnesses, medical conditions and mental health are closely linked.

a consultation liaison mental health nurse specialist.

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Paediatric Consultation Liaison Program (PCLP) at PCH provides mental health and wellbeing support for inpatients and outpatients (and their families) who are receiving treatment for physical health issues. Paediatric Consultation Liaison Program Who we are

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