A Mental Health Treatment Plan, often called a mental health care plan, may be prepared by a General Practitioner to support patients experiencing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress or other difficulties affecting their wellbeing.
During the appointment, the General Practitioner consulting from MyClinic will discuss your current concerns, relevant medical and mental health history, symptoms and how these may be affecting your day-to-day life. The doctor will assess your individual circumstances and discuss appropriate treatment and support options.
Where clinically appropriate and Medicare eligibility requirements are met, the doctor may prepare a Mental Health Treatment Plan and discuss referral options for eligible mental health services.
What happens during a Mental Health Treatment Plan appointment?
During a Mental Health Treatment Plan appointment, the General Practitioner will take time to understand your current mental health concerns and how they are affecting your daily life.
The appointment may include:
Medicare eligibility requirements apply to Mental Health Treatment Plans and related services. The consulting doctor can discuss these requirements with you during your appointment.
A Mental Health Treatment Plan can help organise appropriate treatment and support for people experiencing mental health concerns.
Depending on your individual circumstances, the plan may document your treatment goals and the support recommended by your General Practitioner. Where clinically appropriate and Medicare eligibility requirements are met, it may also include a referral to an eligible mental health professional, such as a psychologist.
The plan can be reviewed over time so that your General Practitioner can discuss your progress and whether your treatment or support needs have changed.
Mental health consultations are confidential. Personal and health information discussed during your appointment is handled in accordance with applicable privacy requirements and the clinic’s privacy policy.
If a referral is made to another healthcare professional, relevant information may be shared as part of your care and referral, with your consent or as otherwise permitted or required by law.
Mental Health Treatment Plans may be reviewed over time to discuss your progress, treatment and ongoing support needs.
During a review, the General Practitioner can discuss how you are progressing, any treatment or support you have received and whether changes to your plan or referrals may be appropriate.
Medicare eligibility requirements apply to Mental Health Treatment Plan consultations, reviews and referred mental health services. The General Practitioner consulting from MyClinic can discuss the appropriate next steps based on your individual circumstances.
A Mental Health Treatment Plan, sometimes called a mental health care plan, is a plan prepared by a GP for an eligible patient experiencing a mental health condition. It documents the patient’s mental health needs, treatment goals and recommended care and may include referral to eligible mental health professionals.
