Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool – IAR Decision Support Tool

The Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) provides an evidence based tool for conducting initial assessment and referral of individuals presenting with mental health conditions in primary health care settings within Australia.

Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool – IAR Decisions Support Tool
Publication date:
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Publication type:
Guideline
Audience:
Health sector
Language:
English
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Documentation is available via a link within the tool and includes the National PHN Guidance – Initial assessment and Referral for Mental Health Care.

The IAR-DST and guidance document have been developed to support nationally consistent evidence-informed initial assessment and referral processes and will be refined as new evidence emerges.

IAR-DST includes links to:

  • National PHN Guidance – Initial assessment and referral for mental healthcare
  • Overview
  • Domains
  • Levels of Care
  • User guide
  • Developer resources
  • Terms of use

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