Generate a GP letter after psychological treatment (for example, on completion of a course of treatment for a client referred under a Mental Health Treatment Plan) with a summary of the presenting issue, psychometric assessments, treatment provided, goals, progress and recommendations for future management. This template will work best when the content of a session explicitly addresses these matters.
This letter can synthesise other sessions recorded on NovoNote and psychometric assessment results from NovoPsych.
Dear Dr Referring Clinician’s Name,
Thank you for referring Client’s Full Name to me.
Provide a concise summary of the most important findings about the client’s circumstances, diagnosis, and relevant information from sessions. Include presenting issues, key background information, and treatment goals. Note any significant changes during the treatment period.
Provide a brief summary of treatment provided, including number and frequency of sessions, therapeutic modality, interventions used, homework completed, treatment effectiveness, client engagement, and therapeutic alliance.
Psychometric Assessment Results:
Outline the plan for future treatment, including any recommendations involving other health professionals or services with rationale. Include any requests for the treating doctor and the reasons for these requests.
If applicable, request a new referral or Mental Health Treatment Plan review to continue psychological therapy.
Should you have any further questions regarding Client’s Full Name, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Clinician Name
Clinician Profession
Practice Name
Dear Dr Wilson,
Thank you for referring Joe Thompson to me.
Mr Thompson initially presented with panic disorder with agoraphobic features. Over eight sessions, he has made progress managing his anxiety, successfully engaging in short public transport trips and shopping centre visits with reduced anticipatory anxiety. His sleep has improved and he has returned to four-day work weeks, though he still experiences occasional low motivation following challenging exposures.
Treatment has comprised eight weekly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy sessions focusing on panic psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, and graduated exposure. Mr Thompson has consistently completed homework assignments and demonstrates good understanding of the cognitive model. He actively participates in treatment planning with a strong therapeutic alliance.
Psychometric Assessment Results:
Interpretation: Mr Thompson’s scores show clinically significant improvement across all domains, with anxiety symptoms showing the most substantial reduction. These improvements align with his self-reported functional gains and expanded activity range.
The treatment plan moving forward includes consolidating gains and developing relapse prevention strategies. We will continue with exposure exercises of increasing difficulty, including longer public transport journeys and visits to busier shopping centres. Mr Thompson will also benefit from continued practice of anxiety management techniques in varied settings to build confidence in his coping abilities.
As Mr Thompson has now completed the initial six Medicare-rebated sessions under the current Mental Health Treatment Plan, I would appreciate your consideration of a review and referral for the additional four sessions to complete his treatment program.
Should you have any further questions regarding Joe Thompson, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Rob Taylor
Psychologist
The Psychology Centre
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