Harp Family Medical

Health Assessments for over 75 year olds

These assessments typically require a 1-hour appointment with your doctor. The first  portion of your assessment may be performed by the practice nurse, at the direction of  your doctor.  

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The Health assessment generally involves an update of your medical history and a detailed look at such things as your general health, including sight, hearing, diet and exercise, sleep and any medication you might be taking. It also includes any help you maybe receiving at home for example (Home Help, Meals on Wheels), your immunisation status and if you have any problems with dressing, shopping or other activities of your daily life.

CHAT Screening at 18 month vaccine

The independent doctors who consult at Harp Family Medical can perform an Autism screening check at the time of the 18 month vaccination. If you would like to participate, the nurse will ask you 5 quick questions prior to the immunisation. You will call then have an appointment with your Doctor following the immunisation to discuss the results. This screening check will be typically bulk-billed by your doctor.

45-49 Year Old Health Assessment

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A health assessment at this stage of life can assist patients to make the necessary lifestyle changes to prevent or delay the onset of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease or depression.

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The health check would generally involve:

• updating your medical history and looking at your health issues

• performing some tests such as blood pressure and pathology if required

• follow up of any problems identified

• advice and information, for example on how to make lifestyle changes to improve your overall health

Care Plans for Chronic Diseases

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The Government Health Department encourages people with a chronic illness to have an individual care plan developed outlining their past history, medications and specific health issues. If there are more than 3 health care providers in their team for example, their GP, Specialist and Physiotherapist or Podiatrist. Then a Team Care arrangement can also be prepared and put in place.

The General Practice Management Plan (GPMP) and the Team Care Arrangement (TCA) are undertaken by the practice nurse in conjunction with your doctor.

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Once the GPMP and TCA are in place for patients with chronic diseases then a Medicare rebate may be claimed for services to Allied health professionals.

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Please speak to your doctor or reception staff for further information.