Is Real Reform of the Medicare Benefits Schedule for Psychiatrists in Australia Economically, Socially or Professionally Desirable?

Author:

Hickie Ian1,Davenport Tracey2,Luscombe Georgina3,Scott Elizabeth4,Mackenzie Elizabeth4,Morgan Hugh5,Wilson Andrew6,Barton David7,Barrett Elaine8

Affiliation:

1. Professor of Psychiatry and Executive Director, Brain & Mind Research Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

2. Senior Research Officer, Brain & Mind Research Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia

3. Senior Research Officer, Brain & Mind Research Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

4. Consultant Psychiatrist, The Clinical Centre at the Brain & Mind Research Institute, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

5. Consultant Psychiatrist, The Mindcare Centre, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

6. Consultant Psychiatrist, St Vincent's Mental Health Service; Joint Managing Director, McKesson Asia-Pacific, Sydney, NSW, Australia

7. Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychological Medicine, Alfred Psychiatric Research Centre, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Vic., Australia

8. Clinical Psychologist, The Clinical Centre at the Brain & Mind Research Institute, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Abstract

Objective: To propose alternative Medicare Benefits Schedule-based funding models for outpatient psychiatric services in Australia. Method: Development of alternative funding schedules for a variety of under-serviced populations. Conclusions: Consideration of alternative systems is necessary to address the restrictive work practices, inequity and poor distribution of the psychiatric workforce.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Psychiatry and Mental health

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