Source, coordinate and manage Independent Section 12 Doctors with confidence
Introducing Dr Finder
When an MHA assessment is required, AMHPs need to identify an appropriately qualified doctor, confirm availability, coordinate travel, share key information and ensure the assessment happens without unnecessary delay. In many areas, this still depends on personal contacts, static lists or standalone systems that sit outside the wider workflow.
Dr Finder eliminates these inefficiencies by providing a digital-first approach that allows Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) to quickly locate, contact, and coordinate with available Section 12 independent doctors.
Focusing on streamlining time-consuming administrative processes to improve patient outcomes, Dr Finder also represents a more secure way to send and receive MHA documentation.
Bespoke pricing through our calculator is available further down this page.
The problems it solves
Difficulty identifying the right doctor
Finding a suitably qualified Section 12 doctor with the right specialism, availability and location can be time consuming, particularly when relying on static lists or sequential outreach.
Disconnected communication
Coordinating an assessment through individual phone calls, text messages or email chains can slow decision-making and make it difficult to maintain a clear shared picture of what is happening.
Limited visibility across live assessments
When updates sit across multiple systems or personal devices, it can be difficult for teams to know who has been contacted, who is attending, and how quickly the assessment is progressing.
Administrative complexity after the assessment
Managing travel details, payment requests, expenses and documentation separately adds further pressure to an already demanding process.
With Dr Finder, these challenges become part of a single connected workflow, helping teams source, coordinate and manage Section 12 doctors with greater structure, visibility and confidence.
How Dr Finder works
Information relating to assessment acceptance, form creation/submission and billing is updated in real time, ensuring that the AMHP requestor has access to the most current detail.
1. Create the assessment
An AMHP enters the estimated time, location and key requirements of the Mental Health Act assessment. Dr Finder then identifies the most appropriate Independent Section 12 doctors based on availability, location, specialism and other relevant criteria.
2. Contact doctors in parallel
Rather than contacting clinicians one by one, AMHPs can reach multiple suitable doctors at the same time by phone, SMS or email. This reduces delays and gives AMHPs greater control over how quickly the assessment moves forward.
3. Confirm the most appropriate doctor
As doctors respond, the AMHP retains final control over which clinician is selected based on the needs of the situation. Once confirmed, the assessment is assigned and all parties have access to the latest details.
4. Coordinate the assessment
The confirmed doctor can log in to view key information including patient context, travel distance, navigation details and AMHP contact information. As circumstances change, assessment details can be updated in real time to reflect the situation on the ground.
5. Manage fees and expenses
Once the assessment is complete, doctors can submit payment requests directly within the platform, including mileage, tolls, parking or other approved expenses where applicable. AMHPs can review, verify and approve requests within the same workflow.
6. Maintain visibility throughout
From the first outreach to final payment approval, Dr Finder keeps activity updated in real time. AMHPs and operational teams can see who has been contacted, who is attending, what stage the assessment has reached, and what actions remain outstanding.
Pricing and demonstrations
A smarter way to manage MHA assessments
By digitising the scheduling, assessment, and payment process, Dr Finder transforms the way AMHPs and doctors collaborate, ensuring a faster, more efficient, and transparent experience for all stakeholders.
Ready to improve the way Mental Health Act assessments are managed?
Get in touch with us today to learn more about how Dr Finder can support your team.