Why a regular check helps
Many men only see a GP when something is wrong. A regular check gives you a chance to pick up conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and skin cancer early.
In your 40s
- Blood pressure at least every two years
- A diabetes risk assessment from 40
- A Heart Health Check from 45
- Skin checks, especially with lots of time outdoors
In your 50s and 60s
- The free National Bowel Cancer Screening Program kit every two years from 45 to 74
- A discussion about prostate cancer testing from 50, or earlier with a family history
- Cholesterol, weight and blood sugar checks
- Mental health, sleep and stress
From 75
A yearly health assessment, medication reviews, falls and bone health, and vaccinations such as flu, pneumococcal and shingles where eligible.
Getting the most from your appointment
Book a longer appointment, write down any symptoms however small, and bring your family history if you know it. Warwick Doctors has two male GPs, Dr Bhesham Kumar and Dr Sanjay Kumar, and you can choose any GP.
Talk to a GP
For advice about your own health, book a GP consult. GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Book an appointmentArticles in the Warwick Doctors Health Journal are prepared by the Warwick Doctors team for general information only. They are not written or reviewed by a GP and are not medical advice. Please talk to your GP about your own health. In an emergency, call 000.
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