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PSS-10 Scoring and Interpretation: A Clinician's Guide

12 October 2026

PSS-10 Scoring and Interpretation: A Clinician's Guide

How to score the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10): reverse items 4, 5, 7 and 8, sum to 0 to 40, then compare with norms. Why there are no official cut-offs.

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How to Write DAP Notes: Examples and Template

28 July 2026

How to Write DAP Notes: Examples and Template

How to write DAP notes: what belongs in Data, Assessment and Plan, a worked example, a reusable template, and the AU record-keeping rules that apply.

How to Write a Discharge Summary (Guide + Example)

27 July 2026

How to Write a Discharge Summary (Guide + Example)

How to write a discharge summary in Australia: what to include per the national guidelines, a step-by-step method, a worked example and mistakes to avoid.

Ahpra AI Guidance for Health Practitioners (2026)

25 July 2026

Ahpra AI Guidance for Health Practitioners (2026)

Ahpra's AI guidance explained: the obligations Australian health practitioners must meet when using AI scribes and other clinical AI tools.

How to Write an Effective GP Referral Letter (AU)

24 July 2026

How to Write an Effective GP Referral Letter (AU)

A clear GP referral letter names the patient, states the reason and question, and adds history, medications and urgency. Here's how, with a template.

How to Write a Psychological Assessment Report

22 July 2026

How to Write a Psychological Assessment Report

A practical, AU-focused guide to writing clear, ethical psychological assessment reports, with a reusable structure, examples and an FAQ.

NDIS Support Plans: A Practical Guide (Australia)

20 July 2026

NDIS Support Plans: A Practical Guide (Australia)

NDIS support plans set out a participant's goals, supports and funding. How mental health practitioners build and structure one, with a template outline.

How to Write GIRP Notes: Examples and Template

19 July 2026

How to Write GIRP Notes: Examples and Template

GIRP notes document Goal, Intervention, Response and Plan. See a worked example, a fill-in template and AU record-keeping tips for clinicians.

How to Write BIRP Notes: Examples and Templates

18 July 2026

How to Write BIRP Notes: Examples and Templates

BIRP notes record Behaviour, Intervention, Response and Plan. Learn how to write clear BIRP progress notes with worked examples and a reusable template.

How to Write NDIS Goals: A Guide for Clinicians

16 July 2026

How to Write NDIS Goals: A Guide for Clinicians

How clinicians help NDIS clients write clear, outcome-focused goals that link to funded supports. SMART examples and a step-by-step guide for AU practices.