Diagnostic clarification · Geelong
Diagnostic Clarification in Geelong.
Reviewed by the SetMind Team · Last reviewed June 2026
Second-opinion or specialist review for adults in Geelong when the diagnosis is unclear or several conditions overlap — by secure video, on AEST / AEDT. Useful when ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma or bipolar features blur together and the next step isn't obvious.
About this service
Specialist diagnostic clarification consult.
Second-opinion or specialist review for adults in Geelong when the diagnosis is unclear or several conditions overlap — by secure video, on AEST / AEDT. Useful when ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma or bipolar features blur together and the next step isn't obvious.
Appointments run on AEST / AEDT and are scheduled to suit working Geelong adults. You'll be seen by an AHPRA-registered psychiatrist; the written assessment goes back to your referring GP so care stays joined-up across Victoria.
What's included
What you get with a Geelong diagnostic clarification consult.
- Review of prior assessments, letters and treatment history
- Specialist psychiatric interview focused on differential diagnosis
- Validated screeners across mood, anxiety, ADHD and trauma where indicated
- Working diagnostic formulation with rationale
- Treatment-planning discussion — what to keep, change, add or rule out
- Written formulation to you and your referring GP
Who it's for
Is this the right service for you?
Suited for
- Adults 18+ in Geelong with overlapping or unclear diagnoses
- People who've seen multiple clinicians with different formulations
- Patients wanting an independent specialist second opinion
Not suited for
- Acute mental-health crisis or active suicidality
- Under-18s
- Forensic, immigration or insurance medico-legal reports
How it works
From GP referral to written plan.
- Step 01
Get a GP referral
Any AHPRA-registered Australian GP can refer you. Your Geelong GP referral is nationally valid.
- Step 02
Pre-assessment screening
We send validated screeners and a brief history form before the appointment, so the session is focused.
- Step 03
Specialist video assessment
Specialist video appointment on AEST / AEDT, with an AHPRA-registered psychiatrist.
- Step 04
Plan sent to you and your GP
Written assessment and treatment plan, with shared-care handover so prescribing can stay local.
Eligibility
Who this service is for.
- Adults 18 and over living in Australia
- You have, or can obtain, a current GP referral
- You can attend a video appointment from a private space
- You are not in acute crisis or experiencing current thoughts of self-harm
Not suitable for under-18s, acute mental-health crisis, or emergency care. Outcomes vary — assessment may or may not result in a diagnosis or prescription.
Medicare & fees
Medicare-rebated specialist care.
With a valid GP referral and an MBS-eligible item, standard Medicare rebates apply to specialist psychiatric appointments. Out-of-pocket costs, item numbers and rebate amounts are listed in full on our fees page.
See fees & rebatesDiagnostic Clarification in Geelong — common questions
Frequently asked.
- Yes. A diagnostic clarification consult is an independent specialist review focused on the differential. We document our reasoning so you and your Geelong GP can use it to guide next steps — whether that's confirming the current plan, refining it, or referring on.
If you need help right now
SetMind is not an emergency service. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself:
Emergency
000
Lifeline
13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467
Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636
This page is general information, not medical advice. It is not a substitute for an individual clinical assessment. Outcomes vary between people.
Other services in Geelong
More specialist support across VIC.
Diagnostic Clarification — other cities
Also available across Australia.
Ready to start in Geelong?
Bring your current GP referral. We handle the rest — screening, specialist assessment, written plan back to your GP.