Health Assessments in Townsville
A health assessment provides an opportunity to review medical history, medicines, lifestyle factors, preventive healthcare and potential health risks.
The content of an assessment depends on the patient's circumstances and relevant eligibility requirements. Certain Medicare health-assessment services are available only to patients who meet the applicable clinical, age, demographic, timing and Medicare eligibility requirements.
Assessment may include:
- Medical and family history
- Current medicines
- Blood pressure and relevant observations
- Nutrition and activity
- Sleep and mental wellbeing
- Smoking and alcohol
- Immunisations
- Preventive screening
- Follow-up planning
The exact content will depend on the type of assessment and the patient's individual circumstances.
Eligibility
Eligibility cannot be determined from age alone. Previous services, timing rules, clinical circumstances and Medicare requirements may also need to be checked. The treating practitioner is responsible for determining whether a health assessment is clinically appropriate and whether the applicable Medicare requirements are met.
Reception may need to confirm relevant information before booking a dedicated health-assessment appointment. Being invited or recalled by the practice does not by itself guarantee eligibility.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Assessments
Eligible patients may discuss an assessment focused on preventive healthcare and long-term wellbeing, subject to current Medicare requirements and individual circumstances.
The assessment may provide an opportunity to discuss:
- Current health concerns
- Preventive healthcare
- Social and emotional wellbeing
- Medicines
- Immunisations
- Screening
- Relevant referrals
- Follow-up care
A practitioner must determine clinical suitability and confirm that the applicable Medicare requirements are met. Please contact reception if you would like to discuss an appropriate appointment.
Healthy Ageing
Older patients may discuss mobility, medicines, independence, preventive care and ongoing health concerns.
Chronic Disease Risk
An assessment may identify risk factors associated with diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other conditions. Further investigation or follow-up may be recommended.
Contact Reception
Contact reception to discuss health-assessment appointments and confirm appointment length requirements.
Practitioner availability may change. Please check the online booking system or contact reception.