Acute care doctors: share your views

Healthcare staff working in acute care hospitals are invited to participate in a nationwide online survey about the Comprehensive Care Standard in acute care hospitals.

We welcome new referrals, and for those seeking the Medicare rebate for TMS, patients must meet the following criteria for Treatment Resistant Depression:

Have failed to respond to and adequate trial of two or more antidepressants (of different classes) unless contra-indicated

Have also undertaken psychological therapy unless inappropriate

Referrals for an initial assessment can be sent to Dr John Saboisky or Dr May Matias via our website or by email.

Specialising in the treatment of refractory depression, our clinic offers Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in an outpatient setting. TMS is now on the Medical Benefits Scheme for patients who are eligible. We are also an approved facility for nasal Esketamine treatment for resistant depression. tmsact.com.au

The anonymous and confidential 15-minute survey is being undertaken by Beibei Xiong, a PhD candidate working with Dr Melinda Martin-Khan and Professor Christine Stirling at the University of Queensland and the University of Tasmania.

Respondents will have the opportunity to reflect on their own knowledge, views, and experiences with the Comprehensive Care Standard. They will also be offered the opportunity to take part in a subsequent interview and receive a $50 gift card to share their story.

To take part in the survey visit survey.app.uq.edu.au/ comprehensive-care

The deadline for participation is EOD 31st March 2023.