Emergent and crisis referrals – We are unable to provide emergent and crisis interventions, and do not offer the necessary 24hour crisis intervention required for appropriate and responsible treatment of these patients.
Such patients are more appropriately referred to the Townsville University Hospital, Acute Care Team or other emergency crisis services.
Significant psychiatric referrals – I am unable to offer the capacities of coverage to effectively or responsibly deal with such cases, and such cases should be referred to the appropriate agencies.
Assessments and reports for Parole, Court, Sex Offender treatment, etc – I am unable to provide these services under Medicare, and consequently as a we are a bulk billing practice, we do not provide these services under any circumstances.
Work Cover and Income Protection Claims
Medico-legal and Insurance Claim referrals - I am unable to provide these services under Medicare, and consequently as a we are a bulk billing practice, we do not provide these services under any circumstances.
National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Assessments – Assessments for eligibility for NDIA and capacity assessments, positive behaviour support plans, etc are not covered under Medicare and require specialised instruments to complete. Subsequently, whilst we may contribute to these assessments and/or provide conjoint treatment, we are unable to provide these assessments.
**** Cases fitting the above criteria, or who do not fit the current scope of Service, will be referred back to the referring GP ****
