CHAPS Assessment – An assessment that supports collaboration between a patient with an intellectual disability and their support system. This assessment involves annually reviewing the patients’ medical history, current health problems, medications and lifestyle risks.
ATSI Health Assessment – An assessment designed to help identify risk of illness for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander patients. This assessment involves checking your blood pressure, blood sugar levels, height & weight measurement along with noting family history and any current health problems.
75+ Health Assessment
Patients aged 75+ will be offered an annual health assessment which includes:
– taking your blood pressure
– heart rate & rhythm
– medication review
– immunisation & medical history
– mini mental state
– urine testing & ECG if required.
45+ Health Assessment
Patients aged 45+ will be offered an annual health assessment which includes:
– Dass 21 (mental health exam)
– blood test screening
– an overall assessment of your current health
– past medical history including family history & immunisation