Dr Pakeeza Salman
MBBS, MRCGP, MCPS
Offers
Aged careHealth assessments
Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu
Health assessments and health checks in Warwick QLD. Health assessments,a check that looks ahead.
Structured health checks for eligible patients, including people aged 75 and over and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, to find things early and plan ahead. GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
75+ and Heart Health Checks
Bulk billed for eligible patients
Which health assessment am I eligible for?
Choose a group to see what is involved. Your GP will confirm your eligibility.
People aged 75 and over
Healthy ageing
A yearly assessment of your physical health, medicines, memory, mood, mobility, falls risk, home safety, vision and hearing, and the support you have at home.
What it involves
- A longer appointment
- Our nurse may help with part of it
- Family or a carer can come with you
Billing: GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Health check
A health check for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of any age, looking at physical, social and emotional wellbeing, with follow-up care and eligible allied health services.
What it involves
- Available for children and adults
- Follow-up allied health services for eligible patients
Billing: GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Type 2 diabetes risk
Every three years if eligible
For people aged 40 to 49 at high risk of type 2 diabetes, as measured by the AUSDRISK tool, with lifestyle advice and follow-up.
What it involves
- Quick risk questionnaire first
Billing: GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Ages 45 to 49
Once only
A one-off assessment for people aged 45 to 49 who have a risk factor for chronic disease.
What it involves
- Looks at heart, diabetes and lifestyle risks
Billing: GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Heart Health Check
Heart and stroke risk
Estimates your risk of heart attack and stroke from blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes risk, smoking and family history, with a plan to lower it.
What it involves
- May include blood tests
Billing: GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Other eligible groups
Ask your GP
Health assessments are also available for people with an intellectual disability, refugees and humanitarian entrants, and former Australian Defence Force members.
What it involves
- Your GP will check what applies to you
Billing: GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
What might I be eligible for?
Move the slider to your age. This is a guide only.
Why have one?
A health assessment is a structured look at your health. It helps you and your GP find things early, plan ahead and connect you with support you are eligible for.
Book a longer appointment, and bring your medicines and any recent letters or results.
Ready when you are
Book a health assessment.
Book online with HotDoc in under a minute, any time, or call reception on (07) 4527 1070, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Bulk billed GP consults for eligible patientsFemale and male GPsNew patients welcome
What happens at an assessment.
For 75 and over
Bring a family member or carer if you like. The assessment can include home safety, falls risk, memory and the support you have.
Tell reception which assessment you are booking.
Our nurse may check your blood pressure, weight, vision and other measures, and ask some questions.
Your GP reviews the findings with you, examines you if needed and discusses your goals.
You leave with a written plan and any referrals, tests or follow-up.
Good to know.
More detail on common questions. Open a topic to read more.
Bring your medicines, recent letters and results, glasses or hearing aids, and a family member or carer if you like.
The 75 and over assessment can include falls risk and home safety, with referrals for support where needed.
Assessments can include memory and mood, which helps plan ahead and access support early.
Assessments often lead to a plan, referrals or tests. Your GP explains each step.
Your GP checks vaccinations such as flu, pneumococcal and shingles where eligible.
When to book.
Book an appointment if any of these apply to you.
- You are 75 or over
- You are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- You are 45 or over and have not had a Heart Health Check
- You are 40 to 49 with diabetes risk factors
- You would like a structured look at your health
- You care for someone who may be eligible
Book your appointment
Book a health assessment.
Choose your GP and a time that suits on HotDoc, or call reception and we will help you find the right appointment.
Book onlineOr call (07) 4527 1070In an emergency, call 000.
GPs who offer health assessments.
Choose a GP to see what they offer, then book directly. You can see any of our GPs for a general consult.
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Dr Sanjay Kumar
MBBS, MRCGP [INT] South Asia
Offers
Aged careHealth assessments
Languages: English, Urdu, Sindhi
Dr Anum Uzair
MBBS, MRCGP, MCPS
Offers
Health assessments
Languages: English, Urdu, Punjabi
Dr Rabab Askari
MBBS, MRGP (Int’l South Asia), MRCP (UK Part I and II)
Offers
Health assessments
Languages: English, Urdu
What it costs.
Health assessments are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Health assessment questions, answered.
Yes, for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Allow a longer appointment. Part of the assessment may be done with our nurse.
Yes, a family member or carer is welcome, especially for the 75 and over assessment.
It depends on the assessment. The 75 and over assessment and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health check are available yearly. Others are once only or every few years.
This page provides general information only and does not replace advice from your GP. In an emergency, call 000.
A clear picture of your health.
Book online in a minute, or call reception on (07) 4527 1070. GP consults are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
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