Editor: Grace Leo
Contributor: Amy Freeman-Sanderson and Katherine Morris
Reviewed and in Consultation with: NSW Speech Pathology Advisors Network, Sydney Local Health District, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, Northern NSW Local Health District, South East Sydney Local Health District, Southern NSW Local Health District.
A Speech Pathologist is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia, communication, speech and voice disorders.
JMOs can contact the Speech Pathologist if unsure whether a referral is appropriate.