New online GP+paediatrician partnership enhances primary care for kids

The Sydney Children’s Hospital Network have a launched the SUSTAIN Virtual Paediatrician Support Service for GPs in NSW, until June 30 2026.

It’s a free virtual paediatric clinical support service which comprises of 30-minute virtual co-consultations with Dr Louisa Adams, email/phone support during business hours, and weekly case discussions (Lunch ‘n’ Learn sessions, Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-2pm, MS Teams).

This is free service open to any GPs in NSW who may be interested.

• enhance GP knowledge, skills and confidence in the management of common paediatric conditions
• reduce GP referrals to hospital emergency departments and outpatient clinics for children and young people
• provide GPs with an opportunity to contribute to and influence an emerging evidence-based model of care
• enhance the quality of care for children by fostering GP-paediatrician collaboration, leading to improved child health outcomes
• improve family trust in and preference for GP care
• reduce the burden on families (of having to seek, wait for, travel to and pay for specialist paediatric care outside of general practice).

More information can be found on the Sydney Children’s Hospital website including a registration form. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the team at service@schp.org.au.

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