Information for Health Professionals

Appropriate concerns may include changes in memory, attention, concentration, word finding, processing speed, problem solving, planning, navigation, brain fog, or other perceived changes in thinking.

Referrals should be submitted via the Clinic referral link. The online referral form will prompt referrers to provide the patient's contact details and the information needed to assess suitability and eligibility.

Referrers are also encouraged to upload or include any relevant medical reports or investigation results, such as recent blood test results, cognitive screening results, imaging reports, or specialist letters.

Please include any recent blood test results if available. The OBHM Research Clinic will coordinate additional investigations, including bloodwork and MRI brain imaging, where clinically appropriate as part of the assessment pathway.

Any recent cognitive screening results are useful, including the MoCA, ACE-III, MMSE, Mini-Cog, GP Cog, or other brief cognitive screening tools. Please include the total score, date completed, and any qualitative observations if available, such as difficulties with attention, memory recall, language, visuospatial tasks, or executive functioning. Screening results are helpful but are not required for referral.

The neuropsychological assessment examines different areas of thinking, including attention, processing speed, learning and memory, language, executive functioning, and visuospatial skills.

The assessment usually takes place over two appointments. The first appointment is approximately 4–5 hours and includes MRI brain imaging and cognitive assessment. The second appointment is approximately 1 hour and involves review with the medical specialists, feedback on the assessment findings, and personalised recommendations to support and optimise brain health.

The OBHM Research Clinic assessment is primarily conducted face to face at NeuRA in Randwick. However, some components, such as initial communication or follow-up discussion, may be considered by phone or telehealth where appropriate.

After referral, the Clinic team will review the referral and contact the patient, within 10 business days, regarding suitability and next steps. Appointment availability may vary depending on clinic capacity and patient suitability.

A written report is prepared after the assessment has been completed and the results have been reviewed by the clinical team. The timeframe may vary depending on the complexity of the assessment and whether additional investigations are required.

The clinical report is usually provided to the referring doctor and/or the patient's nominated GP. With the patient's consent, it may also be shared with other relevant treating clinicians involved in their care. The patient will also receive a separate, patient-friendly report outlining the assessment findings and recommendations.

Yes. Where appropriate, the report may include recommendations for further medical, neurological, psychiatric, sleep, imaging, pathology, or allied health review. Recommendations will be tailored to the individual's presentation and assessment findings.

No. The OBHM Research Clinic does not provide ongoing public or private neurological or psychiatric care. Patients requiring ongoing specialist care, urgent review, crisis support, or treatment for significant neurological or psychiatric conditions should be referred to appropriate local public, private, specialist, or acute care services.

Following assessment, the patient receives feedback on the assessment findings, personalised brain health recommendations, and any referrals considered appropriate. Where clinically indicated, the Clinic may facilitate referrals within the scope of neurology and/or psychiatry. Recommendations for services outside this scope will be included in the report, with ongoing management returned to the GP or referrer.