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Kearneys Spring, Toowoomba, 4350, QLD
A health assessment is a structured review of a person’s health and individual healthcare needs. It may consider physical health, mental wellbeing, lifestyle, medicines, daily activities and relevant health risks. Following the assessment, your GP may discuss appropriate monitoring, management or referrals. The purpose of a health assessment is to gain a general understanding of the state of your health across your mental, physical, psychological and sexual wellbeing. Identifying diseases or other health issues early enables you to take a proactive stance on your health.
A Health Assessment is an important and often first step in identifying a patient’s problem and will help to identify the medical needs of patients. To do this, a physical examination is required, where the patients health is assessed after taking a medical health history.
In November 1999 the Federal Government initiated a yearly “health care assessment” consultation available through Medicare.
Medicare-funded health assessments are available to certain eligible patient groups, including people aged 75 years and over and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Other health assessments may be available according to a patient’s age, health risks or circumstances.
Eligibility, how frequently an assessment can be claimed and any applicable fees should be confirmed with reception when booking. Westridge Medical bulk bills eligible health assessments where the relevant Medicare requirements are met.
A Health Assessment provides an opportunity for your doctor to take a thorough look at some of the health problems that you may encounter and create preventive measures to improve your quality of life. Some of the issues addressed will include:
Health assessments may help identify certain health concerns and risk factors earlier. Your GP can discuss appropriate screening, lifestyle measures, monitoring and management based on your individual health needs.
Keep up with regular health assessments to stay on top of your health and to manage disease early.
Please book your Health Assessment appointment with a GP at Westridge Medical on 0746366884.