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When Dr Julie performed a very complex surgery on a 13-year-old patient, she wasn`t aware of the path that little girl would take as a result. 💝

That patient Kat is one of the newest interns at RBWH, starting her career at the very place that Dr Julie first met her. 👩‍⚕️🩺

“As a patient, I know how much it means to receive care, reassurance, and kindness from doctors – that’s always stayed with me," shares Dr Kat.

Dr Julie caught up with Dr Kat during her first week here and reflected on the effect her work has had on her.

"To see Kat, a former childhood cancer patient of mine, go on to become a doctor, is truly one of the most meaningful and rewarding moments of my career," shares Dr Julie.

"Her strength, perseverance and dedication are extraordinary, and I feel incredibly lucky to have witnessed the remarkable person she has become and all that she has achieved."

We`re excited to see our surgeons inspiring the next generation of doctors and look forward to many more positive stories in the future. 👏 ...

We`re here to make the hospital system less confusing for our patients, which is why we have employed Hospital Experience Managers like Allison! ❤️‍🩹

Allison has a social work background and now brings these skills to her role at RBWH, working closely with patients, families and clinicians to improve the overall patient experience. 🗣️🙏

“My role is to help those with complex or specific needs — including people with disabilities, long-stay patients, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples — manage their healthcare journeys,” Allison said.

“One key focus is ensuring we check back with patients to confirm they understand the information we’ve provided, particularly around what they need to do once they are discharged." ...

Don`t just talk about your perfect job - get applying to join our Speech Pathology team at RBWH!

Team Leaders Penni and Sarah support the Speech Pathology team at RBWH to help patients throughout most wards in the hospital.

Their roles are of high complexity, ensuring patients are assessed and progress enough to move to other hospitals and care facilities or back home safely.

"It makes such a difference to our patients working in this space to have someone here on the weekends," Penni shared.

"Answering families` questions when they`re visiting gives us a better idea of how to work with each patient and their unique situation."

The team are on the lookout for a Senior Speech Pathologist to join them. If you think this could be you, check the link in the comments below. 👇 ...

Families in Brisbane`s North will be grinning from ear to ear to learn a new Community Health Screening Program (CHSP) is almost up and running. 👂😃

Come February, families who haven`t had the opportunity to check their children`s hearing can do so within easy reach of home.

Jed is a Clinical Assistant in Audiology and will be visiting sites in the community, assessing children`s hearing with his portable audiometric screening equipment. 🎧

"Children aged between nine months and 16 years living in the Caboolture, Redcliffe, Deception Bay, Kilcoy and surrounding areas will now be able have their hearing screened in an accessible location, outside of the hospital," shares Jed.

"It`s a great way to identify any potential issues and can guide families regarding the need for further testing."

More information on the Community Hearing Screening Program can be found on the website via the link in the comments. 👇👇👇 ...