About
MBBS, DCH, FRACP Anthony Chin is a general paediatrician with an interest in treating general paediatric problems such as allergy, asthma, eczema, constipation, abdominal pain, failure to thrive, reflux and unsettle babies. He is also interested in developmental delay, behavioural problems including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
The goal of health care is to provide medical resources of high quality to all who need them; that is, to ensure good quality of life, to cure illnesses when possible, to extend life expectancy, and so on.
Patient- and family-centered care is an approach to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of health care that is grounded in mutually beneficial partnerships among health care providers, patients, and families.
Patient- and family-centered care leads to better health outcomes, improved patient and family experience of care, better clinician and staff satisfaction, and wiser allocation of resources.
The primary care medical home is accountable for meeting the large majority of each patient’s physical and mental health care needs, including prevention and wellness, acute care, and chronic care.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve never heard of a community paediatrician. Who are they?
Community Paediatricians are children’s doctors who specialise in childhood behavioral disorders, childhood disability and complex care. They also have additional training in safeguarding. Community Paediatricians regularly liaise with schools, school nurses and the Education Authority to help children who are struggling to access school. Community Paediatricians may see children with autism, ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) behaviour problems, Down Syndrome or disabilities of any cause. They offer a diagnostic service for childhood deafness.
I am a teenager and I’d like to be seen on my own. Is that possible?
The first appointment usually takes about an hour. The doctor will take a detailed history, watch your child while they play, and examine them. They may do a developmental assessment.
I am a teenager and I’d like to be seen on my own. Is that possible?
Yes! Community Paediatricians regularly see teenagers independently from their parents. However, it’s usually a good idea for parents to come too so they can come in at the end of the appointment. They’re usually concerned/ worried about you and doing their best to help.
If you really want to be seen entirely alone that’s fine. You need to know that the paediatrician may have to involve other professionals if they are really worried about you.
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Children require extra time, monitoring, specialized medications and specially trained health care providers who are compassionate and understand kids of all ages.
Children’s hospitals aren’t just buildings—they are key pillars of the community, providing services available to all children through urgent and emergency care, primary care and wellness, injury prevention and child abuse prevention, community fairs and in-school health services.
Children’s hospitals are designed with children in mind, and have specialists, services and technology not found in other hospitals.
families of children with complex medical conditions, this frequently means travelling long distances, often across state lines, to meet their child’s specialized care needs.