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Program Summary
The health assessment item numbers involve an assessment of the patient's health and physical, psychological and social function and a determination on whether preventative health care and education should be considered. It includes:
- Measurement of blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm
- Medication review
- Continence assessment
- Immunisation status
- Physical function (assessment of independent daily living and falls risk)
- Psychological function, including cognition & mood (measured by a recognised tool)
- Social function and involvement of carers
There are a range of health assessment item numbers including for the Aged, (including residents of an aged care facility); for 45 - 49 year olds; for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; for Refugees and for the intellectually disabled. Please see the table at the bottom of the page for the full list of health assessment item numbers.
Medical literature support the following additional components: multi system review; fitness to drive; hearing; vision; oral health; diet and nutritional status; smoking & alcohol; foot care; sleep; home safety
The information collection may be undertaken by a nurse or assistant acting under GP supervision. The other components must include a personal attendance by a medical practitioner.
The assessment must include keeping a written record of the assessment, signed by the patient and provision of a written report to the patient.
For a more indepth fact sheet visit
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HEALTH ASSESSMENTS – effective 1 May 2010
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The time period includes the time taken by the doctor and the practice nurse to undertake a health assessment.
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701
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Brief Health Assessment < 30 minutes duration
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12 monthly
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703
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Standard Health Assessment lasting more than 30 minutes but less than 45 minutes
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12 monthly
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705
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Long Health Assessment lasting more than 45 minutes but less than 60 minutes
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12 monthly
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707
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Prolonged Health Assessment lasting more than 60 minutes
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12 monthly
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715
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s health assessment
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12 monthly
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10986
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Healthy Kids Check provided by a practice nurse or registered Aboriginal Health Worker
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One occassion
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Target Group
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Frequency of service
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Aged care health assessment at consulting rooms - patient at least 75 years old
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1 per year
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Aged care health assessment at patients home - patient at least 75 years old
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1 per year
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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders health assessment
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1 per year
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Comprehensive Medical Assessment for permanent residents of aged care facility
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1 per year - recommended within 6 weeks of admission
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Health Assessment for refugees & other humanitarian entrants by GP in consulting rooms conducted within 12 months of them arriving or receiving residency (whichever is the later).
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One occasion only
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Health Assessment for refugees & other humanitarian entrants by GP outside of consulting rooms, hospital or residential aged care facility, conducted wwithin 12 months of arriving or receiving residency (whichever is later).
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One occasion only
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Health Assessment for patients who are aged 45 to 49 years (inclusive) who are at risk of developing a chronic disease.
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Once only for an eligible patient
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| A type 2 diabetes risk evaluation for people aged 40-49 years (inclusive) with a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes asdetermined by the Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool. |
Once every three years to an eligible patient
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Health assessment of a patient with an intellectual disability at consulting rooms
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1 per year
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Health assessment of a patient with an intellectual disability at patients home
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1 per year
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Resources/Templates
- Template - Patient Brochure
- Template - Health Assessment (Patient 75+ years) Item no. 701, 703, 705, 707 (Word)
- Template - Health Assessment (Patient 75+ years) Item no. 701, 703, 705, 707 (PDF)
- Template - Health Assessment Recall Letter
- Template - Health Assessment for intellectually disabled Item no 701, 703, 705, 707
- Health Assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians (all ages). Item no. 715
- Medicare Health Assessment for Refugees and other Humanitarian Entrants Item no. 701, 703, 705, 707
- Information on 45-49 Health checks
- Health Assessments for patients who are aged 45 to 49 years of age who are at risk of developing a chronic disease
- 75+ Health Assessment - MD2, MD3 and BP
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