IMHA

Who can refer to the IMHA service?
Referrals to IMHA can come from anyone and IMHAs have a duty to respond to requests to visit a patient received from:
. Patients
. Nearest relatives
. Responsible clinicians
. Approved mental health professionals

A qualifying patient:
. May request the support of an IMHA at any time
. May choose to end the support they are receiving at any time
. Does not have to accept support from an IMHA

Before requesting an IMHA to visit a patient, professionals should, wherever practicable discuss the idea with the patient and give the patient the opportunity to decide for themselves whether or not to request an IMHAs help.  

CONTACT
If you wish to have further information about the IMHA service, or you have questions or concerns about whether an IMHA should become involved please ring the Swan office and speak to the IMHA Lead or one of our four other IMHA trained Advocates.