These services include the following:
Patient Travel Accommodation
Patient travel accommodation can assist antenatal outpatients who require the assistance of the Qld Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme. Please advise families they will need to contact their local hospital directly to complete and lodge forms or register online https://www.qld.gov.au/health/services/travel/subsidies
Enquiries thereafter can be made with the Mater Patient Travel Service Officer on ext 2325 or 0474280728 or email Patient Travel
Clinical Midwife Specialist Service
The Clinical Midwife Specialist Service is a group of registered clinical midwives who provide expert clinical leadership, knowledge and management of high-risk pregnancies and associated risks.
The clinical midwifery specialists work across the inpatient clinical units ensuring the continuum of care is maintained and have a specific focus on managing the care and providing support to junior staff for high-risk patients.
The clinical midwife specialists:
- Attends MET calls - leading the team during critical events or emergencies including actions and communication during and after event
- Round on high-risk patients
- Provide clinical guidance to junior staff
How to refer
If you would like to liaise with the clinical midwife specialist please phone 0434 753 291.
Cost
There is no out of pocket expenses to access this service.