The Federal Government has recently introduced a new health check. It is for everyone aged between 45 and 49 who may be at risk of developing a health complaint, like diabetes or heart problems.
There is no cost for this service as it is covered by Medicare, however subsequent consultations dealing with medical issues arising from the health check would attract the usual practice fee.
The aim of the health check is to help find, prevent or lessen the effect of disease. After all, it is better to avoid disease than to treat it. This health check will give us the opportunity to look at your lifestyle and medical /family history to find out if you are at risk.
The health check would involve:
• updating your medical history and looking at your health issues
• doing tests (such as blood pressure tests, diabetes screen, cholesterol check, etc.)
• follow-up of any problems identified
• advice and information, for example-on how to make lifestyle changes to improve your health.
