Item 291 is a specific referral for an Assessment and Management Plan. This type of assessment generally applies to patients who do not require ongoing ...

This information is for Australian GPs who refer a patient to a psychiatrist for an 'opinion and report' (MBS item 291).

An item 291 referral is when you and your patient are seeking a one-off mental health assessment with a psychiatrist after which you will receive a detailed ...

Contact Mental Health Triage if in a crisis situation or risk is high, as well as for advice on referring to a Community Mental Health Team and if appropriate.

In short, the items works as follows: • the GP provides detailed referral requesting item 291, or an 'opinion and report' • the patient visits the psychiatrist ...

Following a 291 assessment GPs can expect a comprehensive plan for their referred patient. For patients with ongoing care, GPs will be provided with up to date ...

WHAT IS aN ITEM 291 and 293 Assessment. An item 291 referral is when you and your patient are seeking a one-off psychiatric assessment with Dr Chau after ...

The Psychiatry Assessment and Management Plan (Medicare Item 291) is for the purpose of gaining an opinion and report for the GP.

The patient can be re-referred for assessment under item 291 annually, if this is required. Some psychiatrists may offer patients ongoing care at their ...