The Pregnancy Advisory Service (PAS) supports women who have an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy, and provides information, advocacy and referrals to assist them in decision making about their pregnancy options, including abortion at the Women's.
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The PAS Intake service responds to new enquiries about support services, appointments and bookings. Health professionals have the option of speaking to one of our staff members or leaving a message. Health professionals can make a referral on behalf of a woman, but the Pregnancy Advisory Service will still need to speak directly to each woman (over the phone or in person) before any appointments and arrangements can be confirmed.
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Referral Letters
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It is preferable that women have a referral letter from a doctor. For Medicare purposes, the letter should be addressed to “Dear Doctor”. It should confirm the pregnancy, and request assessment for termination of pregnancy. To maintain appropriate privacy standards, please do not mail or fax referral letters without prior consultation with PAS. Referral letters can be given directly to the woman.
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Counselling appointments
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Some women with an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy will feel clear about what they plan to do, while others may feel unsure or ambivalent. Counselling is an optional, free service offered to all women, and can address each woman’s individual circumstances.
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Clinical Head: Liz Chatham
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Managers: Annarella Hardiman and Chanel Keane
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How to refer
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Women may self-refer
Health Professional referral
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Hours and days of service operation
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Women may drop in without an appointment, between 10.00am to midday and 2.00pm to 4.00pm, however there may be a delay in seeing a worker, depending on availability.
Phone calls from 9.15 to midday, and 1.30pm to 4.30pm.
Please note that sometimes callers will not get through immediately, because of the extremely high demand on this service.
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Please bring to the appointment:
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Referral Letter from referring doctor (essential for Royal Women’s Hospital private consultation)
Test results/imaging/scans
Medicare Card or number
Health Care Card if applicable
Blood group card, if available
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Location and contact details
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Service Contact: PAS intake worker
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| | | For support, counselling, information or new bookings
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|  | | | About an existing booking, or to make a GP/Health Professional referral
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