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.

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Publication type:
Guideline
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Health sector
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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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