A speech pathologist can diagnose disorders of swallowing, speech, language, voice, and reading and writing. They often work closely with other health professionals to ensure the best outcome for each individual.

At Ramsay Health Plus our speech pathologists offer the following services for adult clients, please note services may differ per location:

• Swallow assessment
• Videofluoroscopy: a specialized x-ray swallow assessment
• Swallow rehabilitation
• Saliva management
• Assessment and treatment of communication, including;
  • Speech clarity and intelligibility
  • Understanding and use of speech and language
  • Fluency and stuttering
  • Voice quality and care
  • Reading and writing skills

In Australia, a referral is not required to be able to see an allied health professional such as a speech pathologist, although it is often helpful for you to bring as much information about your health history as well as any specific medical or surgical details that relate to your reason for seeing a speech pathologist. There are a few exceptions to this, where you will need to obtain a referral from your GP prior to attending our clinic. This includes:

• Workers Compensation Claims
• CTP (Third Party) Road Accident Claims
• Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Claims
• Medicare Claims (e.g. Chronic Disease Management referral)

A referral is also required from your GP or Specialist if they are requesting the speech pathologist to conduct a Videofluoroscopy