Education

Education and Training

GP Mental Heath Treatment Plan


Additional Information

AGPN is in the process of developing some further educational resources for divisions and general practitioners. These will be posted on this website as soon as they are approved.

Below are some tips as to how you may host and structure information sessions in your local area.

An initial meeting with key health professionals involved in the initiative would be a good way to combine information, education and networking. Key health professionals would include GPs, Practice Nurses, Psychiatrists, Pediatricians, Clinical and Non-Clinical Psycologists, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists.


Suggested structure:

  • Introduction to initiative
  • A brief overview of the initiative
  • Overview of new Item Numbers (this may be done by a representative from Medicare Australia)
  • Role of the GP in Mental Health (this will enable all participants to understand the role that the GP plays in Mental Health Care)
  • Role of the Psychiatrist in Mental Health (this will also inform psychiatrists about the new initial consultation item number and when it is appropriate to refer to a psychiatrist)
  • Role of Clinical Psycologist in Mental Health (useful for GPs to understand when they would refer to Clinical Psychologist and what the fundamental difference between Clinical and Non-Clinical Psychologists are)
  • Role of Psychologist in Mental Health (informing GPs as to the skill set of Psychologists and when it would be appropriate to refer to a Psychologist)
  • Role of the Social Worker in Mental Health (informing GPs as to the skill set of Social Workers and when it would be appropriate to refer to a social worker)
  • Role of the Occupational Therapist in Mental Health (informing GPs as to the skill set of Occupational Therapists and when it would be appropriate to refer to an Occupational Therapist)
  • Question and Answer Session
  • Panel discussion with all presenters