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Care Plans & Medicare

*** Temporary COVID telehealth item numbers have been extended indefinitely as of 1st January 2022 for Medical Practitioners and Allied Health. *** People living with an eating disorder are able to get a Medicare rebate for up to 40 psychological sessions and 20 dietetic sessions within a 12-month period on an Eating Disorder Care Plan (EDP). They will have regular rebated sessions with their GP and a specialist appointment with a psychiatrist or paediatrician. If not eligible for and EDP, patients can access support with a Mental Health Care Plan and/or a Team Care Arrangement.

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GPs

Eating Disorder Care Plan

The medical practitioner can use this template to complete the Eating Disorder Care Plan

GP Care Plan Review Template

The medical practitioner can use this template to complete the Eating Disorder Care Plan Review at session 10, 20 and 30.

Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire EDE-Q

This questionnaire assesses eating disorder pathology.

Psychologists

Psychological Treatment Initial Report Template

The psychological treatment provider can use this template for a report back to the medical practitioner following initial 1-2 sessions

Psychological Treatment Review Template

The psychological treatment provider can use this template for a report back to the medical practitioner prior to care plan reviews at or before session 10, 20 and 30

Psychological Treatment End of Treatment Report Template

The psychological treatment provider can use this template for a report back to the medical practitioner following the completion of treatment under the Eating Disorder Care Plan whether this occurs at or before 40 sessions.

Dietitians

Dietetic Treatment Initial Report Template

The dietitian can use this template for a report back to the medical practitioner following initial 1-2 sessions

Dietetic End of Treatment Report Template

The dietitian can use this template for a report back to the medical practitioner following the completion of treatment under the Eating Disorder Care Plan whether this occurs at or before 20 sessions.

Specialists

The Specialist Review

The eating disorder MBS items support a ‘stepped model’ for best practice care of eligible patients with eating disorders