More information about referrals
EPC
Enhanced Primary Care
EPC is a plan on the Medicare Benefits Schedule where GPs are able to plan treatment for patients who suffer from a chronic or terminal medical condition with other medical providers.
MHCP
Mental Health Care Plan
A MHCP is part of the Medicare Better Access initiative which helps people afford psychology sessions.
STT
Short Term Therapies Triage
Previously known as ATAPS (see below).
ATAPS
Access to Allied Psychological Services
The ATAPS program enables a range of health, social welfare and other professionals to refer consumers who have been diagnosed with a mild to moderate mental disorder to a mental health professional to provide short-term focused psychological services.
PLEASE NOTE
We do NOT prescribe or review your pain medication.
You will need to consult your doctor instead
or contact the Royal Darwin Hospital’s Chronic Pain Services.
We also have links to a Consultant Physician in Rehabilitation Medicine for medical input, as required.