Dr. George Sim

It has been a wonderful year of meeting all the kids this year! We are now ready to have a break.

We will be closed from 2pm on Wed 20th December and will reopen on Monday 8th January. We wish everyone a happy and merry Christmas! 🎄

A common complaint I hear from parents all the time. My child is “sick all the time” and the chest is always clear. There might just be a ENT implication for that.

Such a lovely afternoon to sit down, lunch and chat about everything but work! Thank you wonderful team for all the work you have done! 🍾

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Thank you Lucy! I am glad you have your listening ears on now! Have a nice recovery and Christmas. Do say hello to Santa for me!😄

Thank you Bec for the wonderful cupcakes! It has been a pleasure taking care of Alex and Harrison.

We are starting to book elective surgery for patients deferred during the restriction period. Please be patient as we work through the wait list chronologically. We will be in touch via a phone call or email. Thank you for your patience.

WA Health has announced restriction of private elective surgical procedures from Monday 7th March and expected to last for 7 weeks.

Patients who are affected will be contacted by our office. Please be patient and we will contact you as we work through the affected patients in a chronological order.

Please note, from Monday 31 January 2022, all Hospital visitors aged 16 and over must provide evidence of double dose COVID-19 vaccination on arrival unless they have an approved medical exemption (listed on the Australian Immunisation Register).

Currently, patients are permitted two visitors at any time. Visitors must wear a mask at all times.

We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

WA Government has announced a public health measure to keep our hospital, children and families safe for the people that need them most.

From 31 January, all visitors to public and private hospitals must have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination and show proof to enter.

The guidelines around entry requirements from 31 January for vaccinated and unvaccinated parents and guardians are currently being developed and will be communicated with all our hospital community shortly.

Our secretaries will therefore be checking vaccination status with parents and/or patients prior to your appointment.

We will be taking a break from Thursday 23 December to Thursday 6 January. We will back well-rested and ready to assist with any enquiries you may have in the new year! Have a Merry Christmas! 🎄

Djaalinj Waakinj ear health programme.

The average waiting time for some kids with ear infections can be up to 2 years. Missing out in their hearing impacts on language and educational development.

Djaalinj Waakinj is a unique partnership to help kids with ear infections have a “sound” start to school!

Djaalinj Waakinj Ear Health Program: a national first - Medical Forum Otitis media (OM) is one of the most common reasons why young children present to medical practitioners and winter is peak season. Approximately 75% of children have at least one episode of otitis media by school age. Those between 6-18 months of age are at a higher risk. The incidence of OM decreas...

Dr. George Sim updated their business hours.

Jack, THANK YOU for being such a brave boy when you came in for your operation. Your dinner of burger with steak and vegetables on the side truly impressed us! Get well soon!

As announced a few minutes ago, Perth will be in lockdown for 4 days. This means that all elective surgeries will be cancelled. My team will contact patients booked for surgeries this week to reschedule new dates.

In response to the Premier’s announcement for interim restrictions, elective surgery is limited to Cat 1/ urgent Cat 2 procedures.

My office will be in touch regarding rescheduling surgery for patients affected by this cancellation.

27 March : Patient information session on paediatric ENT conditions.

I am looking forward to meeting parents who like to get more information about common kids ENT issues. My anaesthetist, Mairead, will be available to answer any anaesthetic concerns as well.

Patient Information Seminar to empower parents with surgery decisions Parents of children with ear, throat and nose difficulties can attend a free Patient Information Seminar at St John of God Murdoch Hospital this March to learn more about surgical options for their children.

We will be back on track to normal operating lists next week. Of course there will be some catching up to reschedule patients cancelled because of the lockdown.

Consulting in the rooms have been going ahead but with the usual precautions and distancing measures in place.

If you have any questions, please call or email our office.

Lockdown updates:

We will still be open to see patients but please ensure you have a mask with you. Please ensure to attend with one parent or carer per patient only.

If you have any symptoms of cold/ cough/ fever, please call our rooms to reschedule your appointment.

All patients booked for their operations this week will be rescheduled at the earliest dates available.

Our office will be open tomorrow and will be happy to assist you via phone or email.

HBF No Gap! From today, I will be a HBF no gap provider for all paediatric surgical procedures.

If you do need any other information, please feel free to ring the office!

It’s time to have a break and recharge for the new year. We will be closed from Thursday 24 Dec and opening on Thursday 7 Jan again.

We wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I’m with the Purple Army but equally thrilled to meet you today Liam. It’s been a pleasure to look after your kids!

Thank you for the picture Juddy. Keep up the good work!

We have another first!

Ear surgeries for kids in the Djaalinj Waakinj programme has restarted. We have achieved another milestone in the project and a child will be having his tonsils removed under the programme!

Thank you SJOG Murdoch Hospital and Telethon Kids Institute for the collaboration.

A wonderful ward for our little patients coming in with their parents. A pleasant and fun experience will take the stress out of coming into hospital.

Our children’s ward is called St Michael ward and we try make this a fun, vibrant and colourful place for our youngest patients and their parents to visit.

We have a fun new kids menu as part of our Room Service experience with lots of meal options. The menu even incorporates puzzles to keep little minds busy!

An article I wrote for Inside Health about common paediatric ENT issues causing sleep disturbance in a child. Sometimes symptoms can be very subtle. If you are concerned, always make an appointment to see your GP for an initial assessment.

Getting a good night’s sleep Young children’s sleep disorders will likely affect the household’s sleep quality and overall energy levels. Lack of good quality sleep in children or adolescents may impact growth, school performa…

Face to face consultations with audiology service will recommence next Friday. Patient bookings have been spaced out for distancing purposes.

Daycase surgeries will restart this week for the little ones needing their grommets and treatment for ear infections. Overnight surgeries (tonsillectomies; turbinate surgery) will commence in 2 weeks.

This is a gradual reinstating of service levels. In the mean time, I encourage you to visit your regular GPs as well for any issues.

Important announcement today on gradual lifting of elective surgeries. I will be working with SJOG Murdoch Hospital to aim to restart certain key procedures from Thursday 30th April. My secretaries will get in touch with these parents over the next few days regarding their child’s surgery.

AMA Media on Twitter “After ANZAC Day long weekend, restrictions will be lifted on elective surgery: -Cat 2 procedures in private sector -Some Cat 3 procedures -IVF -Post cancer reconstruction -Procedures for under 18s -Joint replacement -Eye procedures -Endoscopy/colonoscopy -Screening programs”

Elizabeth Green and I discussed about a growing group of children with ear infections who have their essential treatment deferred due to COVID 19 restrictions. Issues include speech/ language impairment and ear pain. Elizabeth wrote a nice article in The West today. Hopefully this will draw some attention to our Government in their meeting next week!