Thank you for choosing FNQ Clinic in Cairns CBD for your mental health needs. We are a private psychiatry clinic which aims to offer discrete, confidential, psychiatry assessment and treatment using the most up to date treatment options underpinned by evidence-based medicine. We offer psychiatry treatment, medicolegal, fitness for duty and independent opinions and reports. A referral from your General Practitioner is required to schedule an appointment for treatment. For all reporting needs a letter of request outlining specific requirements of the report would be necessary. The prescription of medication, provision of psychotherapy, second opinions, independent reports and professional supervision can all be obtained here.
Your care at FNQ Clinic requires all appointments be conducted confidentially. No family members or support persons or dependents can be accommodated at your appointment or in the waiting room if they are under 18 or need supervision. Please arrange care for them on the day.
far north queensland clinic is a practice which prides itself on having a team of people committed to your care. Dr O’Hare works specifically with your general practitioner or referring doctor to address their concerns. She will correspond with them about your treatment, medications and any aspects relevant to your care. Our secretarial staff job share. You may be assisted by Michelle or Trish. Each of these administrative professionals has been highly trained and is experienced in dealing with your mental health care needs. They respond to emails, phone calls, texts and faxes. Our staff make bookings, liaise with GPs, other referrers and those seeking independent assessments. Payments are completed, advice is given about Medicare and other entitlements such as the Medicare Safety Net and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme for medications. Staff can assist you with understanding our practice processes. All staff have expertise in dealing with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Comcare, Workcover and other insurers.
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A psychiatrist is a medical practitioner with a specialist qualification in psychiatry. By virtue of her specialist training she is able to bring a comprehensive and integrated approach to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of psychiatric disorders and mental health problems. Dr O’Hare will work primarily with your General Practitioner but also with families and other carers as necessary. Dr O’Hare is trained to recognise and treat both the physical and emotional effects of a psychiatric disorder in order to provide relief from the suffering of a range of developmental, emotional and behavioural disorders. You are encouraged to establish yourself with your own General Practitioner, if you have not already done so. Dr O’Hare will cooperate with your GP in any way she can to help achieve optimal health care.
You are encouraged to bring a list of questions to your appointment where Dr O’Hare can respond to them in the first person. Staff at the Clinic are not qualified to comment on treatment, medication or other elements of your care.
No Dr O’Hare is not a qualified Child Psychiatrist and chooses not to see patients under the age of 18.
Dr O’Hare would arrange admission under the care of another psychiatrist if this were required as she does not admit patients. After discharge, most patients return to fnq clinic for ongoing care.
Dr O’Hare understands that the therapeutic alliance is a very important part of any successful treatment. If you feel comfortable, raise this with her in your session and you can discuss other options. If you would prefer you can return to your GP for referral elsewhere but remember to cancel any future appointments to avoid a fee.
This depends on your condition. Dr O’Hare can assist you with this question face to face as everyone’s needs are different.
