Acamprosate — Information for Clinicians
Download our Acamprosate (Campral) Clinician Information Sheet and Patient Handout.
11 September 2024
Quick access to home detox services
Helping you support your patients
A seven-day detox and 12 month aftercare program for alcohol and cannabis
With limited detox capacity on the Gold Coast, long wait lists and expensive rehabilitation programs, helping your patients access addiction services can be a difficult and lengthy process.
To answer the needs of the Gold Coast, Dr Hok Yee Siu, a GP with a special interest in addiction medicine, has created a new home detox program so patients can safely and discreetly withdraw at home. With no wait times, our withdrawal program gives your patients quick access to detox services and we keep you updated at every step.
Quick Access To Treatment
When a patient wants to stop drinking or using cannabis it is crucial to act quickly to capitalise on their motivation to change. However, it can be near impossible for GPs to suddenly schedule daily morning appointments, home visits and post-detox follow-ups at such short notice. We have the capacity to do this. There are no waitlists for our service and our patients have access to 24/7 medical support during the detox phase. Furthermore, we provide 12-months of aftercare support, so when they need help or advice about their addiction, they can contact us and we will keep you informed.
We Keep You Informed
We keep you updated throughout your patient’s recovery with us. We encourage them to have an ongoing theraputic relationship with their GP, and can also help patients find a regular GP if they don’t already have one. Once the patient has successfully detoxed, our discharge summary gives you all the information you need to create the relevant Management Plans (e.g. MBS 721, MBS 723 and MBS 2715) so you get the billings. We also keep you across their aftercare checkins so you have the full picture of their recovery and recommendations for ongoing care.
Who Is Eligible For A Home Detox?
The main eligibility criteria for our service is:
a safe environment
a support person who can remain with the patient throughout the 7-day detox. This can be multiple people throughout the week
live, or be able to stay, on the Gold Coast during the 7-day detox.
We can treat patients who drink up to 40 units of alcohol a day and those who have had previous withdrawal seizures because we make daily home-visits and provide 24/7 medical support. If you would like to discuss the suitability of one of your patients please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Affordable Care
Our home-detox service is a fraction of the cost of other private detox and rehabilitation services. Our program costs $3,300, which works out at $9 per day over 12 months. We also offer monthly payment plans to help spread the cost.
How can I refer a patient?
Patients can be directed to our website for self-referral. However, we welcome referrals from healthcare professionals via medical objects — Dr Hok Yee Siu 480356GY.
You can also call us on 0415 617 313 or email us and we will get back to you on the same day.
Resources for Healthcare Professionals
Naltrexone — Information for Clinicians
Download our Naltrexone Clinician Information Sheet and Patient Handout. We can also send you our Naltrexone Medical Alert Card to give to patients.
11 September 2024
The SADQ is a fantastic GP resource that determines the patient’s dependence on alcohol by reviewing their tolerance, withdrawal symptoms and their physical dependence.
7 August 2024
