Doc type: Policy Directive
Compliance with this policy directive is mandatory.
Doc No.: PD2005_158
Functional Group - Sub Group:
Clinical/ Patient Services - Baby and child
Summary
Many babies with congenital anomalies are now diagnosed on ultrasound antenatally. In accordance with best practice, babies requiring surgery should be born in an appropriate tertiary perinatal centre, adjacent to paediatric surgical facilities.
Date of Publication: 25 January 2005
Replaces: N/A
Author Branch: Epidemiology and Research
This document applies to: Area Health Services/Chief Executive Governed Statutory Health Corporation, Board Governed Statutory Health Corporations, Affiliated Health Organisations - Non Declared, Divisions of General Practice, NSW Ambulance Service, NSW Dept of Health, Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres, Public Health Units, Public Hospitals
Distributed to: Public Health System, Divisions of General Practice, Health Professional Associations and Related Organisations, NSW Ambulance Service , NSW Department of Health, Public Health Units, Public Hospitals, Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres , Tertiary Education Institutes
Review Date: 25 January 2010
File No: 98/1469-2
Previous reference: 99/73
Issue Date: 02 September 1999
Status: Active
File link: Antenatal Maternal Referral/Transfer: Known Congenital Anomalies Likely to Require Surgery
File size: 25Kb
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