45-49 Health check
As we get older, many of us become more vulnerable to illness. The federal government has recognised this and has introduced a new health check for everyone aged between 45 and 49 who may be at risk of developing a health complaint, like diabetes or heart problems.
The aim of the health check is to help find, prevent or lessen the effect of disease - it is better to avoid disease than to treat it. This health check will give us the opportunity to look at your lifestyle and medical/family history to find out if you are at risk.
The health check would involve:
updating your medical history and looking at your health issues
doing tests (such as blood pressure tests), if required
follow up of any problems identified
advice and information, for example on how to make lifestyle changes to improve your health
If you would like a Health Assessment please call and discuss with our receptionists. An appointment will be booked for 1 hour with our Practice Nurse and a consultation with your regular doctor.
75 Health check
As we get older, many of us become more vulnerable to illness. The federal government has recognised this and has introduced an annual health check for everyone over the age of 75years.
The aim of the health check is to help find, prevent or lessen the effect of disease and identify any areas where assistance may be required to improve your lifestyle. The health check would involve:
updating your medical history and looking at your health issues
doing tests (such as blood pressure tests), if required
follow up of any problems identified
advice and information, for example on how to make lifestyle changes to improve your health.
If you would like a 75+ years Health Assessment please contact reception to book you in the Assessment
Chronic disease management
If you suffer from a chronic illness your illness may be better managed with a comprehensive, structured GP management plan.
Your GP management plan will be specifically tailored to your health needs and will:
Set out the services to be provided by your GP
List the actions you can take to help manage your condition
Set goals for your treatment
Be regularly reviewed, ensuring the plan changes along with your needs
As part of your plan referrals can be made to allied health professionals eg. dieticians, physiotherapists, podiatrists etc. With these referrals in place Medicare will give rebates for the services.
Chronic Disease Management requires a 1 hour appointment with our Practice Nurse and an appointment with your regular doctor.
