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The clinical psychologist provides assessment, consultative and treatment services. The individual psychological needs of patients and their place within families and the community is recognised.
Where possible brief, problem-focused and cost-effective intervention is provided which assists patients to take responsibility for their psychological health.
Referrals
Referrals are accepted from a medical officer at Osborne Park Hospital.
Referrals are also made via Day Hospital, Wards 3 and 4, Parkinsons Clinic or from a GP in the community.
General practitioners should refer their patients for a medical review and not to the clinical psychologist directly.
Very often, referral is made following a medical review where the medical officer becomes aware for example, of sadness related to grief, or depression, or symptoms of anxiety that could be assisted with psychological intervention. Cognitive assessment may also be requested.
Following referral the clinical psychologist will call to make an initial appointment. A letter will follow.
Hours of Service
8.30am to 4.30pm. Appointments are usually made from 9am to 3pm
Location
The clinical psychologist is located in the Rehabilitation & Aged Care Service, Osborne Park Hospital, Osborne Place, STIRLING.
Telephone: (08) 9346 8100
Research
The current area of interest for Clinical Psychology is in the cognitive assessment of Parkinson's disease and intervention for the depression and anxiety that very often accompany it.
Last modified: 2nd January 2007.
