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Primary Health Networks (PHN) mental health care guidance – initial assessment and referral for mental health care

This document provides guidance to Primary Health Network on establishing effective systems for the initial assessment and referral of individuals presenting with mental health conditions in primary health care settings.

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National PHN guidance – initial assessment and referral for mental health care

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Guideline
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Health sector
Language:
English
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This document includes: 

  • introduction
  • initial assessment domains
  • levels of care
  • progress monitoring
  • clinical governance
  • glossary for rating the assessment domains.
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Primary Health Networks (PHN) collection of primary mental health care resources
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