Overview regarding consultation and use of new Better Access Mental Health Plan (using template)

1. Reason for visit:

• Presents with Mental Health problem
• My psychologist sent me to access the Better Access subsidy

2. Enter some details regarding problem in Medical Director Progress Notes

• perform K10 if appropriate (recommended)
  ( I hand patient a laminated copy of K10 and read out the questions from Medical Director. )

3. Mental Health Plan

• Make another appointment to do a Mental Health Plan and
  ( Charge Item 2713 = Any Mental health cons $66 ) for today
• Start & finish plan OR Start & finish at next visit
  ( Charge Item 2710 = Mental health Care Plan $150 )
  Nb. You must charge Item 2710 to enable patient to claim counsellor subsidy
• Subsidy (Six sessions and further 6 sessions possible after GP review in any 12 months)

4. Subsequent Visits

• Repeat Visits (Item 2713 = $66- no limit)
• and Reviews (item 2712 = $100 after 4 weeks up to 6 months)
  Nb. A Repeat K10 is recommended at this visit

5. The Mental Health Plan Template

• This is designed to automatically insert the "Progress Note (Current)" you have entered on the day
• For Reviews:
  • Finish review notes (Use MHR checklist comment field)
  • Open plan (created previously)
  • Find "Review 1" spot in plan
  • Use Ctrl + D to open Data window
  • Select Progress Note (Current)
  

6. Further Details (5 page pdf)