Sending Referrals
Information for GPs and Patients
What is Kantoko?
Kantoko ADHD provides specialist ADHD Diagnosis and Management for patients in NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, and SA (limited availability). We're exclusively Telehealth. Our ADHD Doctors are highly experienced in ADHD.
Two ways your patients can reach us
A referral from you is the ideal start. Patients can also sign up directly and nominate you as their regular GP. Either way, we keep you involved in their care.
Refer your patient
A referral with history, current medication, observations and any recent results gives us a full picture from day one.
Address it to "Dear Psychiatrist" and send it to referral@kantoko.com.au. The instructions below cover what to include.
Your patient nominates you
If your patient signs up directly, they nominate you as their regular GP and consent to us contacting your practice.
After their first appointment, we request a GP Health Summary from you and keep you updated through their assessment and ongoing care.
In both pathways, an ECG and bloods are needed before treatment starts. See the required tests below.
Referral Instructions
Who to Address:
Address referrals to "Dear Psychiatrist". Named referral is not required. Include the GP's provider number.
Contact Details:
Suite 180, 274 Forest Rd, Hurstville NSW 2220
(02) 7208 9200
(02) 8528 9234
Helpful Patient Information
Please include the following details in your referral:
- Patient medical and mental health history
- Current and past medications
- Family history of physical and mental health conditions
- Observations: Pulse, Blood Pressure, Weight
Required Tests
The following tests are needed before treatment starts:
- Blood Pressure
- Pulse
- Weight
- ECG
- Bloods - FBC, EUC, LFT, TFT, Iron
Important Information
Key details for referrals and health summaries
Recent Results
Sending recent results with the health summary helps your patient start treatment sooner.
Recent Tests
If you have done any of these tests in the last 3 months and can send through, there is no need to repeat.
Timing
Tests are not needed before the first appointment. For most patients, we require the ECG and bloods before any treatment starts.
Get Our Complete Guide
Download our comprehensive GP information sheet with all the details you need for successful referrals.
Download GP Info SheetFrequently Asked Questions
Does Kantoko ADHD accept all referrals?
No. Not all patients are suitable for our platform. For complex patients with multiple conditions, we recommend a referral to an alternate clinic.
What details should I include?
Please include as much detail as possible, including any medications, heart conditions, blood pressure, patient history or mental conditions, family history of mental conditions.
Do you offer 291 Assessments?
No.
Important Notice
Kantoko is NOT an emergency service. All appointments are booked in advance. For any medical or mental health emergencies, please call the emergency services on 000 or contact your local mental health triage.