Cognitive, Dementia and Memory Services Clinics (CDAMS)

The Cognitive Dementia and Memory Service (CDAMS) is a specialist diagnostic service for people experiencing memory loss or changes to their thinking, and for those who care for them.

The CDAMS team offers expert clinical diagnosis, appropriate treatments, education, information about support services and direction in future planning.

Referrals are made by the client's GP.

The BHS Smart referral template can be used for CDAMS referrals or you may choose to address your referral to CDAMS & fax to Central Intake Queen Elizabeth Centre 03 5320 3893.

The Referral needs to include a Medical History Summary, Current Medication List, and results within the last 12 months for Bloods, CT Brain, a hard copy of the Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) & Clock Drawing Test. (CDT)

PLEASE NOTE: An incomplete referral will only be held for 6 weeks after requesting relevant information.

1. Referral received by Grampians Health Central Intake
2. Completed Referral Triaged by a Clinician
3. If accepted a letter will be sent to the client and their GP
4. If declined a letter will be sent to their GP
5. Assess immediate needs and put supports in place
6. Clients are waitlisted for Baseline Assessment and followed by a Clinic appointment.
7. A copy of the Clinic Letters will be faxed to the referrer/GP

Our aim is that the client is contacted by our CDAMS nurse with 4 weeks, the client is not required to contact CDAMS to make an appointment.

A copy of Assessment’s and Clinic Letters will be faxed to the referrer/GP.

Further referrals maybe made for a Neuropsychological Assessment, MRI, Occupational Therapy, Driving Assessments, ACAS, Dementia Australia and more

Additional information can be accessed in the Diagnostic Pathway for the Assessment & Management of Dementia available at: https://www.dementiapathways.com.au/gp-assessment-and-management/