Services
Telehealth
NPathy has embraced the latest, most innovative technology and security in telehealth to create a seamless and safe client experience. As NPathy is 100% online, all you require is an internet connection, and a mobile phone, smartphone or computer to conduct your session. Telehealth can take some getting used to, but it’s easy to set up and you get access to reports, documents, letters, therapy sheets and invoices in your very own Personal Health Record.
Assessment
NPathy Nurse Practitioners (NPs) conduct comprehensive assessments using a multi-system, biopsychosocial framework. Your assessment may include taking a history of your presenting problems, current functioning, family history, medical conditions, medications, previous treatment, substance use, forensic history, risk assessment and mental state examination. As part of assessing your needs, you may be requested to complete investigations such blood tests, which are normally bulk billed if you have a valid GP referral letter. NPathy NPs work from a trauma-informed, client-focused, recovery-oriented practice frameworks.
NPathy also conduct adult ADHD assessments, utilising cognitive assessment tools digitally, various rating scales and provide a comprehensive report.
You can view your results in the Personal Health Record once they are made available and reviewed by your NP.
NPathy Nurse Practitioners (NPs) conduct comprehensive assessments using a multi-system framework. Your assessment may include taking a history of your presenting problems, current functioning, family history, medical conditions, medications, previous treatment, substance use, forensic history, risk assessment and mental state examination. Part of assessing your needs, you may be requested to complete investigations such blood tests, which are normally bulk billed if you have a valid GP referral letter. You can view your results in the Patient Portal once they are made available and reviewed by your Nurse Practitioner.
NPathy NPs work from a trauma-informed, client-focused, recovery-oriented practice frameworks.
Diagnosis
NPs are authorised diagnosticians. Depending on your circumstances, NPathy NPs may formulate a diagnosis (aligned with the DSM-V) in order to assist you with your treatment plan. If this differs from a previous diagnosis, an explanation will be provided to you and your GP.
NPs can also diagnose ADHD, however booking of the designated ‘ADHD Assessment’ session is required for this due to time and report writing.
NPathy NPs may not always provide a diagnosis if you decide a ‘label’ is not what you would like. That is absolutely okay. Supportive therapy, listening and connection on a human level will be provided within a management plan that is most suited to your needs.
Formulation
Management Plan
NPathy NPs provide a detailed management plan that includes the following:
- Psychoeducation: This will help you understand the nature of your concerns.
- Psychosocial interventions: Which include activity scheduling, sleep hygiene, counselling, diet and exercise planning, case coordination etc.
- Psychotherapy: The most appropriate mode of evidence-based psychotherapy such as cognitive behavioural therapy, narrative therapy, interpersonal therapy etc. as well as who can provide these therapies
- Pharmacology: Prescriptions for medication can include antidepressants, antipsychotics or anxiolytics. Deprescribing may also be appropriate. Please note: Nurse Practitioners cannot initiate psychostimulants, however in some states can gain authority to continue prescribing psychostimulants initiated by a psychiatrist.
- Plans for treatment: This includes the plan for re-referral, any need for ongoing sessions, referral to other health care professionals and further physical investigations that may be out of scope for NPathy.
These management plans in your report are also accessible via the Personal Health Record.
NPathy NPs provide a detailed management plan that includes the following:
- Psychoeducation: This will help you understand the nature of your concerns.
- Psychosocial interventions: Which include activity scheduling, sleep hygiene, counselling, diet and exercise planning, case coordination etc.
- Psychotherapy: The most appropriate mode of evidence-based psychotherapy such as cognitive behavioural therapy, narrative therapy, interpersonal therapy etc. as well as who can provide these therapies
- Pharmacology: Recommendations for medication can include antidepressants, antipsychotics or anxiolytics. Advice for deprescribing may also be provided if appropriate.
- Plans for treatment: This includes the plan for re-referral, any need for ongoing sessions, referral to other health care professionals and further physical investigations that may be out of scope for NPathy.
These management plans in your report are also accessible via the Patient Portal.
INTERVENTIONS (including psychological therapies)
Continuity of care is a hallmark and primary objective NPathy and is consistent with high quality client care delivery. Continuity helps reduce fragmented care and avoids you having to retell your story. NPathy works closely with your GP to ensure collaborative care.
In order to adhere to best practice and continuity of care, NPathy NPs provide most of the above listed interventions in your management plan including education, psychosocial, psychotherapy, medications and plans for treatment. NPathy NPs are skilled and experienced in psychological therapies including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), schema therapy, narrative therapy, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness, other aspects of dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) and other psychotherapies.
NPathy NPs are also able to prescribe medications including antidepressants, antipsychotics and anxiolytics. NPathy accesses the newest technology in electronic prescribing methods so your prescriptions are sent via email and/or SMS.
Reports
All clients receive a report upon completion of their initial consultation. If you have a GP onboard, your GP can be sent a progress report after every session if you request. These reports are at no extra charge and are accessible via the Personal Health Record.
NPathy Nurse Practitioners also prepare other detailed reports upon request at an additional cost. These can include:
- NDIS Support Letters
- NDIS Access Request Forms
- DHS Centrelink Disability Support Pension letters
- Court/Legal Reports
- DCJ Housing Medical Assessment Form
- DCJ Housing Support Letters
- Education Institution Letters
- Others as required
Please see the fees for additional reports.
