How to refer patients to TMS Australia
Most patients diagnosed with depression can benefit from TMS
Completed referral forms can be sent to our intake team by
- Fax: 1300 867 889
- Secure platform: https://tmsaustralia.sharefile.com/filedrop
Our Service Coordinators can bring you referral pads, patient materials, and an update on participating health funds.
Who can I refer to TMS Australia?
TMS is recommended as a treatment for depression by the RANZCP for patients who:
- have trialled at least 2 antidepressants but still have depression symptoms
- would like to reduce their antidepressants
- cannot tolerate the side effects of antidepressants
- do not want to take antidepressants
TMS has shown similar efficacy in depression patients regardless of the duration of their illness, the number of medications tried or their age.
As such, early intervention with outpatient TMS can be considered.
• The referring doctor remains in control of the patient management.
• TMS Australia does not diagnose, nor adjust the patient’s medication.
• TMS Australia is responsible for the patients safety and welfare during TMS treatment.
Why refer my patients to TMS Australia?
TMS Australia Service Coordinators will liaise with you and your patient’s treatment team and will keep you informed of their progress.
TMS Australia will explain the treatment to your patients and organise the paperwork and claims with their private health funds and all other funding providers.
Gold Standard Patient Pathway
- Developed with two decades of clinical experience
- Quality and consistent service at each and every clinic
- Informed by latest research
- Ensure best outcome possible for your patient
Convenient
- No hospital admission
- Treatment tailored to your patient’s schedule
(ISO) High standards
- Latest protocols and training to provide a safe and effective treatment, in line with RANZCP guidelines and international best practices
- Australia’s first and biggest network of outpatient TMS clinics accredited for their Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015)
TMS Treatment Process
TMS Australia is dedicated to high-quality TMS therapy to ensure patients achieve the best possible treatment outcomes:
- Clinical governance structure developed by world leading experts
- Each clinic is accredited for Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015). This ensures we deliver the best TMS treatment, every time, in every clinic.
- Treatment protocols are in line with guidelines and staff training developed by Professor Paul Fitzgerald a world leader in TMS therapy
- Discreet and convenient for patients with no hospitalisation and appointments scheduled around the patient’s availability
- Australia’s largest network of outpatient clinics.
Session 0: Free phone consultation
Our patient relationship team will answer your patient’s questions and provide them with all the information they need to commence treatment with confidence.
Initial assessment
A medical officer and TMS clinician will confirm your patient’s suitability and treatment history. The severity of their depression and/or anxiety will be scored and referred to as their baseline measurement. It will allow the team to assess their progress.
Resting Motor Threshold
Determining the dose of their TMS treatment and their unique coil placement.
Acute treatment (phase 1)
In this first treatment phase patient will undergo 3-6 sessions per week. A TMS clinician will review their progress after 20 sessions
Progress report delivered to you and your patient’s treatment team
Acute treatment (phase 2)
Patients experiencing a clinical benefit complete the full 30-session course. A TMS clinician will then review their progress and discharge or maintenance can be discussed.
Progress report delivered to you and your patient’s treatment team
Maintenance
If appropriate, a maintenance TMS treatment schedule can be organised with you and a TMS medical officer
Maintenance report delivered to you and your patient’s treatment team every 6 weeks
TMS for other conditions
TMS Australia also have dedicated protocols for a number of conditions such as OCD, PTSD, chronic pain, etc.