| Type of item and name |
Document Type |
Notes |
| Health Assessments |
Effective 1 May 2010 |
Health Assessments are a time based service;
701 (brief), 703 (standard), 705 (long) and 707 (prolonged).
Templates developed courtesy of Noel Stewart, NEVDGP |
| Four year old health assessment |
Template |
Healthy Kids Check - now includes tick boxes for the time-based item numbers, or Nurse Item No. 10986, introduced in May 2010. This version has the DoHA logo. Updated June 2010 (rtf) |
| 45-49 year old health check |
Template |
Now includes tick boxes for the time-based item numbers introduced in May 2010. Also includes Past Obstetric History, current progress notes and BP and weight fields. Updated June 2010 (rtf) |
|
Non ATSI 75+, ATSI 15-55,
ATSI 55+
|
Template |
For patients 75 and over. ATSI patients 15-55 years. ATSI patients 55 and over. Updated May 2010 (rtf) |
| Refugee health assessment |
Template |
New template geared to the new time based items.
Updated June 2010 (rtf) |
| Health Assessments Fact sheets & checklists |
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| Healthy Kids Check |
Checklist
Fact sheet |
Lists the components that should be covered by the health assessment.
Components, restrictions & guidelines. |
| 45-49 year old health assessment |
Fact sheet |
Chronic disease risk factors, health assessment components, Lifestyle Modification Programs (LMP) & guidelines. |
| Health assessment for people with an intellectual disability |
Fact sheet |
Components, consent, restrisctions & other requirements. |
| Health assessment for refugees and other humanitarian entrants |
Fact sheet
Proforma
Training Book
|
Components, patient eligibility re Visa types/subclass, interpreter assistance & guidelines.
Use of a specific form to record the results of the health assessment is not mandatory but the health assessment should cover the matters listed.
Using Medical Director to complete the Refugee Health Assessment. |
| Type 2 Diabetes Risk Evaluation |
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| AUSDRISK tool |
Commonwealth Proforma |
Completion of this assessment will determine whether a patient is 'high risk' for developing Type 2 diabetes. |
| Health assessment for people aged 40 to 49 years with a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes |
Fact sheet |
Information on Subsidised Lifestyle Modification Programs, Components of the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Evaluation and Risk Assessment Tool. |
| GP Referral to a Lifestyle Modification Program combined |
Referral Form
(MD Template) |
This is a combined referral for use either in Victoria's Diabetes Life! program, or to the Commonwealth 40-49 year old program. This is a combined referral form for use for any patient 40 years+ to the Life! program. Clients of any age that have completed a "WorkHealth check" and meet the Life! eligibility requirements may also be referred using this form. Updated May 2010 (rtf)
Developed by NEVDGP |
| Identifying patients at risk of type 2 diabetes using Medical Director |
Information sheet |
Instructions to identify patients at risk of type 2 diabetes using Medical Director. Practice staff can then send a mail merge letter to each patient identified, and encourage them to complete the diabetes risk test. |
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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Item 715
(Previously 704, 706, 708, 710) |
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Health Check
Item 715 |
Template (rtf) |
For ATSI children aged less than 15 years. Health check for early detection, diagnosis and intervention for common and treatable conditions. Best time to commence the Child Health Check may be in the 4-6 month age group. Recommended annually (minimum 9 months).
Courtesy Daniel Carbone, Central Highlands DGP - Modified May 2010 |
| MBS Health Assessment for ATSI people - Item 715 |
Fact Sheet |
DoHA overview of the item number. |
MBS Follow-up Allied Health Services for ATSI People
Items 81300-81360
|
Fact Sheet |
DoHA overview of these item numbers. |
MBS ATSI Health Check Follow-up
Item 10987 |
Fact Sheet |
DoHA overview of the item. Health Services provided by a Practice Nurse or registered Aboriginal health worker for an Indigenous Person who has received a health assessment. |
| ATSI Practice Incentive Program (PIP) |
Template
Template
Template |
Patient registration (rtf)
Patient consent (rtf)
Patient withdrawal (rtf) |
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Chronic Disease Management (CDM) items:
Allied Health Services
|
Previously Enhanced Primary Care (EPC)
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| EPC Referral Form for Allied Health Services under Medicare |
MD referral form |
Import into Medical Director or print out and refer your client to an allied health professional |
| Medicare Items for allied health services for people with chronic conditions and complex care needs |
Info sheet |
|
| EPC Referral Form for Dental Care under Medicare |
MD referral form |
Import into Medical Director or print out and refer your client for dental care |
| Medicare Items for dental care for people with chronic conditions and complex care needs |
Info sheet |
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| Allied Health Services: Dental Care |
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| Allied Health Professionals criteria for providing Medicare Services |
Eligibility Criteria |
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| Frequently Asked Questions about the Medicare allied health and dental care initiative |
Info sheet |
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| Information about the Allied Health and Dental care initiative |
Info sheet |
Including fee changes, changes to referral forms etc. |
| Mental Health |
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Mental Health Treatment Plan (rtf)
MBS item 2710 & 2702 (Plan)
MBS item 2712 (Review) |
Template (rtf)
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Combined Plan (2710 & 2702) and Review (2712) |
| GP Fees Patient Rebates |
Info sheet |
GP Fees & Patient Rebates for Better Access GP Mental Health Care Plan & Review & Consultation |
| GP Mental Health care flowchart |
Flowchart |
Provides a structured approach for the management of patients with mental disorders |
| Pathway for Patients with mental disorder |
Flowchart |
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| Northern Area Decision Making Tree For Mental Health and Psychological Disorders |
Flowchart |
Link to Northern mental health decision making tree regarding referrals |
