Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086:clause:1_600:p6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 600 (pt 6/11)
Character Range: 252340–255398

lipid measurement and prostate assessment as for the general population;
 (k) checking for dysphagia and gastro‑oesophageal disease (especially for patients with cerebral palsy) and arranging for investigation or treatment as required;
 (l) assessing risk factors for osteoporosis (including diet, exercise, Vitamin D deficiency, hormonal status, family history, medication and fracture history) and arranging for investigation or treatment as required;
 (m) for a patient diagnosed with epilepsy—reviewing seizure control (including anticonvulsant drugs) and considering referral to a neurologist at appropriate intervals;
 (n) screening for thyroid disease at least every 2 years (or yearly for patients with Down syndrome);
 (o) for a patient without a definitive aetiological diagnosis—considering referral to a genetic clinic every 5 years;
 (p) assessing or reviewing treatment for co‑morbid mental health issues;
 (q) considering timing of puberty and management of sexual development, sexual activity and reproductive health;
 (r) considering whether there are any signs of physical, psychological or sexual abuse.
 (3) A health assessment for a person with an intellectual disability must also include:
 (a) keeping a record of the health assessment; and
 (b) offering the patient a written report on the health assessment; and
 (c) offering the patient's carer (if any, and if the general practitioner or the prescribed medical practitioner considers it appropriate and the patient agrees) a copy of the report or extracts of the report; and
 (d) offering relevant disability professionals (if the general practitioner or the prescribed medical practitioner considers it appropriate and the patient or, if appropriate, the patient's carer, agrees) a copy of the report or extracts of the report.
 (4) A health assessment for a person with an intellectual disability must not be provided more than once every 12 months to an eligible person.

2.15.9  Health assessment for a refugee or other humanitarian entrant
 (1) A health assessment for a refugee or other humanitarian entrant is the assessment of:
 (a) the patient's health and physical, psychological and social function; and
 (b) whether preventive health care and education should be offered to the patient to improve their health and physical, psychological or social function.
 (2) A health assessment for a refugee or other humanitarian entrant must include:
 (a) a personal attendance by a general practitioner or a prescribed medical practitioner; and
 (b) taking the patient's history; and
 (c) examining the patient; and
 (d) performing or arranging any required investigations; and
 (e) assessing the patient, using the information gained in paragraphs (b), (c) and (d); and
 (f) developing a management plan addressing the patient's health care needs, health problems and relevant conditions; and
 (g) making or arranging any necessary interventions and referrals.
 (3) A health assessment for a refugee or other humanitarian entrant must also include:
 (a) keeping a record of the