Clinical Attachment Program

General Practitioners and GP Registrars now have the opportunity to observe a comprehensive clinical assessment interview with a patient attending the Black Dog Institute's Depression Clinic, and sit in on the ensuing case discussion and treatment planning with Black Dog Institute psychiatrists. GPs will be exposed to the application of a sub-typing model of depression, with emphasis on categorical subtypes (non-melancholic, melancholic and psychotic depression) to assess and manage the depressive and bipolar disorders, and particularly early onset and treatment-resistant conditions. The Clinical Attachment Program involves a three-step process which entails:

• Familiarisation with detailed mood assessment via the computer-based Mood Assessment Program (the MAP)
• Attending a patient consultation with a psychiatrist
• Attending case management meetings with a senior clinician to discuss diagnoses and treatment options.

NSW-based General Practitioners and GP Registrars are invited to participate in the program. The Clinical Attachment Program will be conducted during office hours at the Institute’s facilities in Randwick, NSW [PDF, 45KB] . To register your interest, please complete the Expression of interest form and fax completed from to 02 9382 8207. Once a suitable time and the patient's consent is given, Black Dog Institute staff will contact you to arrange a suitable time to participate in the program. Please note that there are limited spaces and requested time and place is not guaranteed.