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Mental Health & Addictions Service
Programmes
Mental Health of Older People - Community Service
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
South Canterbury
- Age Groups
Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
The patient can be referred by their GP, other Doctors within the hospital, rest home managers, NGO's, family or self referral. Patients or their family can self refer by calling 0800 277 997.
Description
The Psychogeriatric Nurse is the initial point of contact. Following an initial triage of referrals, arrangements are made for the assessment process at a suitable venue that is most convenient for the patient and family.
Following an initial comprehensive assessment, a treatment plan is generated to determine the best next step to assist the older person and family. Treatment plans can range in the following manner:
- Arranging further appropriate investigations,
- Advice / recommendations to the patient and/or referrer about further management,
- Arranging an outpatient appointment with the Consultant Psychogeriatrician,
- Referral on to the Needs Assessment Service and / or support services in the community e.g. Alzheimer’s South Canterbury
- Support the initiation of case management where the patient receives ongoing follow up.
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Contact Details
Timaru Hospital
South Canterbury
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Phone
0800 277 997
Email
Website
A,T&R Ward
Timaru Hospital
Queen Street, Parkside
Timaru 7910
Street Address
A,T&R Ward
Timaru Hospital
Queen Street, Parkside
Timaru 7910
Postal Address
Private Bag 911
Queen Street
Timaru
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