k8bug79 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Hi, I don't know if this is the best section to write this in but couldn't see any other area that suited better. Plus as you guys are already in Oz you may be best placed to help. I have a 6 month old daughter who has a cafe au lait birthmark (brown pigmented mark) around her eye. It has been pretty much confirmed that there is no medical concerns with this, however they will watch her on 6 monthly checks to make sure she doesn't develop anymore that could suggest a syndrome. Being that it is near her eye and fairly prominent they have said that the dermatologists will probably look to get it removed as she may suffer bullying as a result of it. however the chances are they won't remove it until she is at least 5. We are waiting to see the dermatologists over in the UK to see what they actually say. However we are hoping, all things going to plan, that we would be in Oz by 2001 just before her 2nd birthday. Now with this type of birthmark there is a slightly elevated risk of skin cancer due to the amount of pigment in the skin. Looking at the medicare system it says that it does not cover things that are purely cosmetic, which I am failry sure there is the same guideline on the NHS, but obviously this is more a psychological issue than cosmetic as such. So my question is, do you think that they would remove it under the medicare system out in OZ or would we have to pay for it Has anyone had any experiences on how compassionate they are? Thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest marzoom Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Hi Kate, I'm a GP in ENgland looking to move to Oz. I can only really ocmment on the situation here. It's quite a specialist field so I fon't know for sure but I would say that in a child if there is significant psychological issues there may be more of a case for funding the removal on the NHS but it owoudl depend of the funding committee at the local Primary Care Trust and the plastic surgeon undertaking the case. I'm afraid I can't comment on the sitation there since I've not worked there. All the best with your plans, best wishes Sian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k8bug79 Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 Hi Sian, thanks, its interesting to get an impartial gps opinion. We are waiting to see the dermatologist but it has definitely suggested that it will be removed. However not by the consultant concerned. It is prominent and already children stop and point so I would hope that if they can remove it we wouldn't have to argue the case too much. Still trying to find out re Oz, I have some organisations to ask but we'll see what the NHS say first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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