Table 6 Referral to psychologists from a sample of WAD claims from four NSW CTP insurers
N | Referred % N = 53 | All files % N = 288 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Referral source | |||
General practitioner | 42 | 79.2 | 14.6 |
Medical specialist | 6 | 11.3 | 2.1 |
Insurer | 3 | 5.7 | 1.0 |
Physiotherapist | 1 | 1.9 | 0.3 |
Solicitor | 1 | 1.9 | 0.3 |
Justification for psychologist referral | |||
Fear of driving, anxiety | 22 | 41.5 | 7.6 |
Post-traumatic stress disorder | 7 | 13.2 | 2.4 |
History of psychological problem | 4 | 7.5 | 1.4 |
Depression | 3 | 5.7 | 1.0 |
Non-recovery | 3 | 5.7 | 1.0 |
Flashbacks, insomnia | 2 | 3.8 | 0.7 |
Shock, distress | 2 | 3.8 | 0.7 |
None cited | 10 | 18.9 | 3.5 |
Indicated for psychology but no referral made | 51 | 17.7 | |
Timeframe (days), median (IQR) | |||
Time to request | 63(76) | ||