Adult Psychiatry
Dr Hamilton is currently not accepting new referrals for patients requiring ongoing management.
Dr Hamilton has limited availability for second opinions and for "291" referrals which enable a single appointment for the purposes of assessment and management recommendations. Your GP will be able to advise whether a referral for a 291 assessment is appropriate.
More information about this Medicare item number is available here:
Psychiatrist vs Psychologist- What's the difference?
Both psychiatrists and psychologists have an understanding of the brain and can provide psychological therapy (psychotherapy or "talking" therapies). Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe medication if needed. See below for a useful fact sheet on the difference between psychiatrists and psychologists.
