What are health assessments?

Health assessments provide the opportunity for your GP to undertake an in-depth assessment of your health. The assessment will cover medical, physical, psychological and social aspects of health and is carried out annually by a nurse. All Health Assessments are bulk billed.

Who can have one?

All people aged 75 years and older.

Why is the doctor suggesting a health assessment for you?

Your doctor is offering you a health assessment to assist you to maintain good health. It also allows the doctor to take specific notice of areas which are hard to cover in a normal consultation, such as nutrition. A health assessment also provides you an opportunity to raise any concerns that you may have about your health, such as hearing difficulties or sleeping problems.

What happens during a health assessment?

You will see the nurse for 45 minutes and then be booked for a follow up appointment with your Dr to discuss your assessment with them. They will check on a number of areas:

• Your recent health
• Any difficulties with mood, memory or sleep
• Whether you have seen other doctors or health workers in the last the six months
• Smoking/alcohol/nutrition/exercise
• Living arrangements and home safety
• Social support
• Mobility
• Medications
• Immunisations
• An examination of your weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, feet, vision, hearing and other areas which may come up during assessment.

Where and when is the health assessment conducted?

Your health assessment will be carried out at the practice. If you have mobility issues or need to park at the practice please call us to find out how we can best support your needs

To book a health assessment please call the practice on 4385 3150 or if you have any further questions please speak to your Dr at your next appointment.

(information sourced from RACGP)