Coffeebean, thinking about it, your information ties in with what I had heard elsewhere some time ago, so I'm sure you are correct. But I have just spoken to the psychologist, who has confirmed with her practice manager that they are not allowed to use both benefits for the one practitioner within the same year. I'm sure they are wrong, but that's their final answer. It looks like I will be able to get the five visits, but it looks like I will be shunted off to start from scratch with their Mental Health Nurse.
She will be faxing a request to the doctor... hopefully he will then refer me back to them... the ongoing referral paper chase.... but at least something is happening...
I have been chasing these extra visits on & off for five months, but all I get are more obstacles. I'm trying to get help, but I keep getting the message that this is asking too much.
