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Contact usEffective Wednesday, Sept. 4, two non-urgent advice lines will be available to family physicians and nurse practitioners in the Calgary area through Specialist Link:
- Suspected child abuse and neglect
- Pediatric palliative care
The suspected child abuse and neglect (SCAN) line can help you with:
- Concerns that a child may have experienced abuse, and you are unsure of next steps
- A parent or child has disclosed abuse, and you are unsure about next steps
- A child has a physical finding that is suspicious, and you would like to discuss with a child maltreatment specialist
- You have a patient you think needs a sexual abuse examination
Please note that SCAN is not suitable if a child needs counselling for abuse (see Alberta Referral Directory for referral information).
Pediatric palliative medicine tele-advice offers non-urgent advice and support to providers who have patients with complex palliative symptoms and needs that include:
- Pain
- Nausea
- Dyspnea
- Constipation
- Opioid toxicity
- Delirium
- Depression, anxiety, and grief
The service can also support clarification of treatment goals and management plans, decision-making approaching end of life and access to pediatric hospice and family support.