Medical - Paediatric rehabilitation experts

Introduction

Experts in the field are professionals in the provision of rehabilitation methods for the restoration of infant health. Paediatric rehabilitation is the method by which Paediatric Rehabilitation Physicians restore health and mobility to infants, children and young people following illness, injury or medical procedures. This can be a long term process after the immediate medical needs have been addressed.

Paediatric rehabilitation includes a wide range of conditions in the areas of musculoskeletal/orthopaedic, neurological/developmental, cardiorespiratory and psychological health. Experts in this field also provide treatment, management and education to enhance the participation of minors at school, and within their home and community. They assist children to reach their full potential in mobility, self care and communication.

Experts must apply their professional expertise to observe, monitor and report situations where the well being of their patients is at risk in order to provide advocacy and protection for the child. Within Australia, paediatric rehabilitation experts need to appraise themselves of and comply with federal and state legislation regarding the reporting of suspected child harm within the jurisdiction that they practice.

These experts may be able to provide further assessment into appropriate paediatric rehabilitaiton methods and treatments, comment on best practices and industry standards, as well as, commenting on new and relevant research as it relates to the field.  

At the bottom of this profile are brief details of a number of the experts that Expert Experts represents. Call our office to discuss your requirements and to obtain a recommendation that suits your needs and budget.

Expertise in Action

Experts in this field may be asked to comment on the extent to which rehabilitation programs for injured or ill children and young people have been appropriately developed and implemented.

They may also be asked to provide opinion on future treatment needs, costs of treatment and recovery times.

Sample Reports

For some fields of expertise we have some sample sections of de-identified reports. Please contact our office if you are interested in a sample.

Cost

The overall cost of expert opinion depends on the services required. Some of the key factors that affect the cost of advice include:

• The need for a view or inspection of a location
• The quantity of documentary material to be reviewed
• Whether there are reports of other experts to be reviewed and commented on in detail
• Whether there is a need for conferences with the expert either in person or by telephone/Skype

Relevant Articles "Understanding paediatric errors" [2015]

Paediatric doctors make errors, and often end up in court as a result of them. Paediatric errors typically arise in three key areas: prescribing; diagnosis; and delays in treatment.

Relevant Cases AF & MJ v Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services & Ors [2016]

Evidence from Paediatric Rehabilitation Specialists was presented in an appeal against a long term guardianship order made by the Childrens Court.

NAJDOVSKI v CRNOJLOVIC [2008] NSWCA 175

The opinions of paediatric rehabilitation experts were used as evidence in this case where the appellant suffered a severe head injury and other physical injuries as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

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