Patient Assistance Transport Scheme
Free
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What you will learn
The Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS) provides subsidies to assist South Australians who are required to travel more than 100 kilometers each way to access necessary and approved medical services not available locally.
Relevance
This course is intended for all health care staff involved with authorising PATS claims. This includes GPs, nursing staff, admin staff, Aboriginal health workers, practice managers, specialists and reception staff.
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, you should be able to:
- identify the criteria for PATS eligibility
- identify which forms must be completed and by whom
- identify where to go to find more information and apply for PATS financial assistance.