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Specialised addictions inpatient service opens at Ramsay Clinic Hollywood

Nov 02, 2022

A 30-bed specialised addictions inpatient service has opened at Ramsay Clinic Hollywood.

Patients are admitted to Nickoll Ward for a period of detoxification while engaging in therapy focussing on addictions recovery and harm minimisation.

Medical Director of Addictions, Dr Kavita Seth, works closely with vocationally registered GP, Dr Cathryn D’Cruz, who has a special interest in addictions medicine. A multidisciplinary team provides the specialised group therapy.

After discharge from Nickoll Ward, there are several different streams of day programs available to assist patients on their road to recovery.

Acting Deputy Director of Clinical Services, Caroline Dinnie, said the opening of Nickoll Ward further consolidates Ramsay Clinic Hollywood’s commitment to providing specialised programs addressing specific mental health concerns.

Hollywood Private Hospital Chief Executive Officer Andrew Tome said the specialised addictions inpatient service was part of the hospital’s goal to help meet the healthcare needs of West Australians.

The Hidden Harms from Alcohol in WA: Revealed report found WA has one of the highest rates of emergency department presentations due to alcohol in the country. Each week in WA there are eight deaths and 402 hospitalisations that are related to alcohol use.

Nickoll Ward GP Dr Cathryn D’Cruz, Medical Director of Addictions Dr Kavita Seth, Acting Deputy Director of Clinical Services Caroline Dinnie, Clinical Nurse Manager Rob Brooking and Therapy Programs Manager June McNamara.