APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

What to expect

Appointments are typically scheduled for 2.5 hours. Initially, Dr Harris will discuss with you and any other relevant person (with permission), the referral background and your past history. This is followed by a series of verbal and pencil-and-paper tasks which measure a range of important cognitive skills (e.g. memory, attention, speed of thinking, etc.).

Dr Harris subsequently analyses this information and prepares a comprehensive written report for your referring practitioner. Feedback of the results can be provided by your referring practitioner or at a subsequent one-hour appointment with Dr Harris. Please bring your reading glasses and hearing aids, if required. Please also bring any previous brain scans (e.g. MRI, CT).

Costs

•      Rates are dependent on the complexity of the situation, which affects the

overall neuropsychology input required

•      A typical flat fee is charged for diagnostic assessments. Please contact the

Brighton Minds reception staff for information

•      Reduced fees can possibly be negotiated by prior arrangement for clients with

financial difficulty

•      An increased cost may apply for additional assessment of decision making

capacity and for medicolegal assessments

•      Presently, neuropsychology services are not rebated by Medicare

•      A small rebate can often be claimed through private health insurance funds

•      Patients referred under TAC, Work Care and DVA (gold card holders) will be

partially or completely covered