PAEDIATRICS
Care for Children Through Different Stages of Growth
Covenant King Hospital provides medical care for children across different stages of growth and development, with care guided by each child’s health needs and clinical assessment.
ABOUT THE SERVICE
Healthcare Focused on Your Child’s Needs
Paediatric care focuses on the health needs of children. When a child has a health concern, clinical assessment helps the healthcare team understand what may be needed and guide the appropriate next step.
Depending on the child’s needs, care may include treatment, further assessment or follow-up.
WHEN TO SPEAK WITH A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL
When Your Child Needs Medical Assessment
These are general reasons to speak with a healthcare professional about your child’s health, rather than a guide to any particular condition.
A new health concern
A health issue that is not improving
A routine medical consultation
Follow-up after previous care
Advice on whether further assessment or specialist care may be needed
YOUR CARE JOURNEY
What to Expect During Paediatric Care
Every child’s care depends on their needs. These stages show how consultation, assessment and follow-up may connect.
Consultation
A healthcare professional discusses the child’s health concern and relevant information with the parent or caregiver.
Clinical Assessment
Assessment helps the healthcare team understand the child’s needs and consider an appropriate next step.
Care Plan
Depending on the assessment, care may involve treatment, further review, diagnostic services or specialist care.
Follow-Up
Where follow-up is needed, continued review can help monitor progress and guide further care.
WORKING WITH FAMILIES
Keeping Parents and Caregivers Informed
Parents and caregivers play an important part in a child’s care. Clear communication helps families understand the assessment, recommended next steps and any follow-up that may be needed.
Questions and concerns can be discussed with the healthcare team as the child’s care is planned.
WHEN FURTHER CARE IS NEEDED
Connected to Relevant CKH Services
Depending on the child’s assessment and clinical needs, other services at Covenant King Hospital may support the next stage of care.
- Kings LaboratoryDiagnostic testing that can support clinical assessment and treatment decisions.
- Radiology & Diagnostic ImagingImaging services where further diagnostic support is needed.
- ImmunisationLearn about CKH’s vaccination service.
- Doctors & SpecialistsExplore specialist care available at CKH where appropriate.
PAEDIATRIC CARE AT CKH
Care That Responds to a Child’s Changing Needs
Care can take different forms depending on the child’s current concern and clinical assessment.
Assessment
Understanding the child’s health concern.
Treatment & Next Steps
Care guided by clinical assessment and individual needs.
Follow-Up
Continued review where appropriate.
Family Communication
Helping parents and caregivers understand the child’s care.
OUR APPROACH
Clear, Respectful Care for Children and Families
Listening Carefully
Understanding the concerns of the child and family is an important part of care.
Clear Communication
Parents and caregivers should understand the assessment and next steps.
Individual Care
Care decisions depend on the child’s clinical needs.
Follow-Up Where Needed
Some health concerns benefit from continued review.
PAEDIATRICS AT CKH
Book a Paediatric Consultation at Covenant King Hospital
If your child needs medical assessment or follow-up care, book an appointment or contact Covenant King Hospital.