Health Assessments

Health assessments are preventative screening tools used to identify early indications of illness, disease or health risks. The screenings include not only physical & biomedical assessments but also emotional, social and environmental. Our main goal is to see you lead a healthy, independent, productive, and enjoyable quality of life. Our assessments are performed by our Practice Nurse and your regular GP to promote holistic well-being and lifestyle approach, and all are fully covered under the Medicare Benefits Scheme. Any identified risks will be addressed, and private referrals or follow-up care will be organised as indicated. 

Here at Discovery health, we support this preventative and holistic approach by providing the following health assessments: 

  • 75+ Health Assessment 

  • 45-49 Health Assessment 

  • 40-49 Health Assessment – Type 2 Diabetes risk assessment 

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Health Assessment 

  • Heart Health Check 

If you believe you are eligible to undertake one or more of these health assessments, please discuss with your GP or the practice nurse at your next visit or raise with one of our friendly receptionists to arrange an appointment. 

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  • 75+ Health Assessment 

    As we age our physical and cognitive health decline gradually, anyone over the age of 75 years is therefore eligible for an annual health assessment.  

    This assessment includes: 

    • Full blood check-up 

    • ECG 

    • Full set of observation (height/weight/blood pressure/blood sugar level/urinalysis) 

    • Mental health screening   

    • Nutritional and physical activity review 

    • Continence assessment 

    • Mobility and independence assessment  

    • Comprehensive family and health history review  

    • Vaccination status 

    • Medication review 

    • Identification and setting up of domestic, nursing or maintenance support in your own home 

    This assessment can take between 40 and 60 minutes to complete and covers services such as setting up an Advanced Health Directive, Power of Attorney and MyAgedCare, 

    We also offer completing the annual Drivers Medical Assessment in the same appointment, to save you time and money. 

    If we find any health issues, we will arrange for further appointments with your doctor for thorough investigation. 

    This health assessment is Medicare funded. 

  • 45-49 Health Assessment 

    This health assessment is a once-off assessment provided to those between the ages of 45-49 that are considered at risk of developing a chronic illness. This assessment will take between 30-60 minutes to complete and is aimed at identifying lifestyle risk factors that may eventuate or contribute to a chronic illness. Steps will be taken then to limit or reverse the risk and improve the quality of life for you and your family. 

    This assessment includes: 

    • Full blood check up 

    • ECG 

    • Full set of observation (height/weight/blood pressure/blood sugar level/urinalysis) 

    • Mental health screening  

    • Nutritional and physical activity education 

    • Lifestyle coaching  

    • Comprehensive family and health history review 

    This assessment is Medicare funded 


  • 40-49 Health Assessment 

    This health assessment is available every 3 years to those between the ages of 40-49, that are considered at risk of developing Type II Diabetes. This assessment will take between 30-60 minutes to complete and is aimed at identifying lifestyle risk factors that may eventuate or contribute towards diabetes. Steps will be taken then to limit or reverse the risk and improve the quality of life for you and your family. 

    This assessment includes: 

    • Full blood check up 

    • ECG 

    • Full set of observation (height/weight/blood pressure/blood sugar level/urinalysis) 

    • Mental health screening   

    • Nutritional and physical activity education 

    • Lifestyle coaching  

    • Australian Diabetes Risk Assessment tool  

    • Comprehensive family and health history review 
       

    This assessment is Medicare funded 

  • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Health Assessments 

    This health assessment is available every 9 months to those of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait origin at any age. Aimed to assist in Closing the Gap in health and social well-being, this assessment can take between 30-60 minutes to perform. Any identified risks will be addressed, and referrals or follow-up care will be organised with respect for culture. This health assessment also provides an additional benefit of 5 discounted referrals to certain allied health services per calendar year. 

    This assessment includes: 

    • Full blood check up 

    • ECG 

    • Full set of observation (height/weight/blood pressure/blood sugar level/urinalysis) 

    • Mental health screening  

    • Family and social wellbeing and inclusiveness  

    • Nutritional and physical activity education 

    • Lifestyle coaching  

    • Australian Diabetes Risk Assessment tool  

    • CTG enrolment  

    • Comprehensive family and health history review 

    Steps will be taken then to limit or reverse the risk and improve the quality of life for you and your family. 

    This assessment is Medicare funded

  • Heart Health Check 

    This health assessment is available every 12 months to those from the age of 30 years that have or are considered at risk of developing a heart-related disease, aimed at identifying and reducing the risk of heart related disease. This service cannot be claimed if another health assessment has been performed within the last 12 months (excluding Aboriginal Torres Strait Assessment). This assessment will take between 20-30 minutes to complete. 

    This assessment includes: 

    • Cholesterol, blood sugar, kidney function blood tests 

    • ECG 

    • Full set of observation (height/weight/blood pressure/blood sugar level)  

    • Lifestyle coaching and advice 

    • Nutritional and physical activity education 

    • Comprehensive family and health history review 

    • Starting medications for high-risk individuals  

    This assessment is Medicare funded