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17 July 2023

Join over 350 of your CESPHN GP colleagues in completing this PAID GP training. The Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) has been developed by the Department...

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16 May 2023

Training sessions for the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) are filling up fast. Funding is limited for these paid GP places so secure your spot today!...

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12 April 2023

The Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) has been developed by the Commonwealth Department of Health (The Department) to guide mental health and the CESPHN IAR-DST team is...

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11 April 2023

The Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) has been developed by the Commonwealth Department of Health (The Department) to support GPs and other referrers make appropriate mental health...

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7 March 2023

As a referrer into mental health services, do you find it challenging to determine the most appropriate services for your clients/patients?  As a mental health service provider, do you wish...

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6 March 2023

Are you seeing more and more patients with mental health concerns? Is it challenging to know what mental health services your patients need and what services are available? If you...

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7 February 2023

The implementation of the Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) training is gaining momentum both within CESPHN and nationally. National GP training numbers are closing in on 300...

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18 August 2022

Deciding on the best level of care for your patient’s mental health needs can be tricky. Symptom severity can wax and wane, and an individual’s contextual factors, such as their motivation level...

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