Get Gp Referral

Filling out the GP referral form is a crucial step in ensuring that patients receive the appropriate mental health care. This guide will walk you through each section of the form, providing clear instructions to streamline the process of referring someone in need.

Follow the steps to complete the GP referral form easily.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by filling in the patient's first name and surname in the designated fields.
3. Provide the patient's address, ensuring to include the postcode.
4. Enter the patient's mobile and home phone numbers in the respective sections.
5. Input the patient's date of birth and age in the appropriate fields.
6. Select the patient's gender by marking either the 'Male' or 'Female' option.
7. Indicate the date of the referral in the specified format.
8. If applicable, state whether the referral is for perinatal depression treatment, and note the number of weeks pregnant or the age of the child.
9. Identify the language spoken at home by the patient and specify if a translator is required.
10. Assess and select how well the patient speaks English.
11. Confirm if the patient is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin.
12. Indicate the patient's living situation by selecting the appropriate option.
13. State whether the patient is a low-income earner.
14. Choose the highest level of education the patient has completed from the list.
15. Select the primary care diagnostic category that best fits the patient's condition.
16. Choose the focused psychological strategy for which the person is being referred.
17. Specify if the patient is receiving psychotropic medication and list them as needed.
18. Indicate if the patient has been receiving other medication and provide details.
19. Confirm if the patient has received past mental health care and provide information as appropriate.
20. Note any risk concerns that may affect the mental health professional or others.
21. Describe presenting issues, relevant medical history, recent stressors, and any other pertinent information.
22. List any suicide risk factors if applicable.
23. Mention other mental health professionals involved in the patient’s care.
24. Once all sections are complete, review the form for accuracy. Users can then save changes, download, print, or share the completed form.

Start filling out your GP referral online today for efficient management of mental health care.