Narromine Shire Family Health Centre
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Aboriginal Health Assessment
Aboriginal Health Assessment
Why have a health assessment?
Staying on top of your health is important. A health check can help to identify potential illnesses or chronic diseases before they occur. It is much easier to look at ways to prevent these things from occurring, rather than treatment. It is also a chance for you to chat with your healthcare team about anything that is worrying you or that you might need support with. It is your health check so your priorities are important.
A health check can only be conducted with your consent, it is important that your doctor explains this to you and you agree to having one completed.
What happens at the health check?
Having the health check usually involves recording information about your health, such as your health priorities or goals, measure things like your blood pressure, blood sugar levels, height and weight. You might also be asked if you are comfortable to have a blood test or urine test. It is also an opportunity to talk about the health of your family.
Depending on the information you have provided, you might have some other tests too. You will then have a yarn with the doctor and nurse about the tests and any follow up you might need. It is also good to tell them about your family medical history or any worries you have about your health.
75 years and older health assessment
75 years and older health assessment
Health assessment for a person aged 75 years and older
We will
•measurement your blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm;
•an assessment of your medication;
•an assessment your continence;
•an assessment of your immunisation status for influenza, tetanus and pneumococcus;
•an assessment of your physical function, including the your activities of daily living, and whether or not you have had a fall in the last 3 months;
•an assessment of your psychological function, including your cognition and mood; and
•an assessment of your social function, including the availability and adequacy of paid and unpaid help, and whether you are responsible for caring for another person.
The health professional undertaking the health assessment may also consider:
•any need you may have for community services;
•whether you are socially isolated;
•your oral health and dentition; and
•your nutrition status.
Other Medicals
Other Medicals
RMS Driving Medicals
Not all driving medicals are covered by Medicare. If you hold a class C or Non Commercial class LR you will be bulked billed for your consult, however if you hold a LR(commercial), MR, HR, HC or MC licence these are classed as commercial and not covered by Medicare and will incur a fee of $99 inc GST. Please inform reception if you are booking in for a driving medical as these require a longer appointment.
Pre Employment Medicals
Pre Employment medicals will incur a fee depending the requirements of the employer. Pre Employment medicals start at $132 inc GST
Return to work fitness assessment
If you have had time of work for a medical reason other then a work related injury and your employer requires you to have a return to work assessment, please be aware they are not covered by Medicare and they will incur a fee. Return to work assessments start at $77 inc GST