Health Check

What is a Health Check or Health Assessment?

Regular health check-ups can identify any early signs of health issues. So even if you feel healthy, it’s wise to keep up to date with your check-ups.
Finding problems early means that your chances for effective treatment are increased.
If you have high-risk factors, such as a family history of a condition, it may be more likely that you will develop a particular disease.
Regular checks may help your doctor pick up early warning signs. If you have a high risk of a particular health condition, your doctor may recommend more frequent health checks at an earlier age.
Having a health check is also a time to examine your lifestyle to see what improvements can be made. This may be something you regularly do yourself or discuss with a healthcare professional.

How often should I have a Health Check?

General Child Health Check
General Adult Health Check
Age 45-49 Health Check*
Annual Health Check for 75 and older adults*

Your doctor can tell you how often you need health checks. The frequency of health checks depends on your situation, age, family history and medical history. As a parent or guardian, you may want a general health check for your child before entering primary school, eg in kindergarten.

* You may be able to claim Medicare rebate for this service. Please check with Medicare.

What happens after my Health Check?

Your doctor may recommend other tests based on your family history, your medical history or current symptoms. Depending on the results of those tests, your GP may then want to provide a course of treatment, investigate further, make a follow-up appointment or refer you to a specialist for diagnosis and treatment.

Your doctor can also tell you how often you need health checks.

45-49 year-old Health Check

Entering middle age brings forth a new set of health considerations. It’s a pivotal moment in life where you have the opportunity to implement lifestyle changes that can improve the quality of your physical and mental health wellbeing. Chronic health conditions can significantly impact your health as you age. That is why a 45-49 year-old health check is important. Your GP can offer recommendations to prevent future health issues.

A health check for 45-49 year olds is to help support you to proactively manage your health and make necessary lifestyle changes to maintain your well-being. Some of these risk factors at this time of your life include:

- - Your family history – a family history of chronic diseases can heighten your susceptibility.
  - Biomedical factors –conditions like high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, or weight gain.
  - Your lifestyle – Smoking, sedentary habits, excessive alcohol consumption, or poor dietary habits can increase the risks of chronic diseases such as diabetes.

If you identify with any of these risk factors, consult your GP to explore preventive measures.

What is involved in the 45 – 49 health check?

Our comprehensive assessment evaluates your physical and mental health to gauge your risk of developing chronic diseases in the future. During the assessment, your doctor or nurse may cover.

- - Individual and family Medical History
  - Weight, diet, and exercise regimen
  - Blood pressure check
  - Smoking status and alcohol consumption
  - Mental health, including feelings of depression and anxiety.
  - Any other health concerns you may have.

Additional tests may be required, such as blood cholesterol and glucose level checks. Your Doctor can also ensure you are up to date with immunisations and preventative screening tests, including cancer screening for cervical cancer, breast cancer, bowel cancer and lung cancer

How do I book a Health Check?

You can book your Health Check by phone (Ph: 03 98747399) or by booking online. Appointments are available for 30 minutes with the Practice Nurse and 15 minutes with your regular Doctor.

Costs of Health Checks & Medicare rebate eligibility

There are specific fundings from Medicare for Health Checks at different stages of your life. If your doctor charges no gap fees, there will be no charge for these services. If not, you can claim some fees back from Medicare.

If you hold a Medicare card, you may be eligible to claim Medicare rebates for Health Checks. There are also specific Medicare rebates for a 45-49 year-old Health Check or Annual Over 75 year-old Health Checks. Please check with your Doctor the costs of each type of Health Check.

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