Cystic Fibrosis (Paediatric)

This condition is treated in the Paediatrics clinic.

Pre-referral work-up

History

This is a state-wide multi-disciplinary service. The aims are:

• To provide coordinated and consistent specialised proactive management for individuals with CF
• To promote self-management, education and preventative care
• To facilitate a smooth transfer from paediatric to adult care services
• To optimise the wellbeing and quality of life for individuals impacted by CF
• To minimise avoidable hospital admissions and acute hospital procedures

Referral process

All referrals should comply with the Referral Standards and specifically include:

• Reason for referral

Interim/GP management

To refer a patient with this condition, please see the Paediatrics clinic page for the full referral process and templates.

Consider contacting paediatrician for advice.

For more information please see the HealthPathways Tasmania website.

Clinic appointments

? Red location flags are clinical indicators of possible serious underlying conditions requiring further medical intervention. They may or may not indicate an emergency.

Emergency

? Acute illness

If you, or someone else, are experiencing a serious and life-threatening injury or illness call triple zero (000) immediately or go to the nearest Emergency Department.

Learn more about when to access emergency care and non-emergency care options if the injury or illness is not serious or life-threatening.

Availability

North

Launceston General Hospital
Level 3 (Western end of Charles Street Corridor)
Paediatric and Adolescent Outpatient Clinics

Phone: 1300 977 694 (select option 3)
Fax: 03 6777 5242

North West

North West Regional Hospital
Phone: 03 6493 6300
Fax: 03 6464 1928

Mersey Community Hospital
Phone: 1800 636 455 
Fax: 03 6441 5928

South

Royal Hobart Hospital
Level 3, D Block (North) - Paediatric Clinics

Phone: 03 6166 0000
Fax: 03 6173 0469

Outreach Clinics are offered at various locations, but referrals should be sent to the Paediatric Clinic.