Menopause and Perimenopause Health Assessment Professional attendance on a patient for the assessment and management of menopause or perimenopause by a prescribed medical practitioner lasting at least 20 minutes and including, but not limited to: a) collecting relevant information, including taking a patient history to determine pre-, peri- or post-menopausal status, patient wellbeing and contraindications for management; and b) undertaking a basic physical examination, including recording blood pressure, and review of height and weight; and c) initiating investigations and referrals as clinically indicated, with consideration given to the need for cervical screening, mammography and bone densitometry; and d) discussing management options including non-pharmacological and pharmacological strategies including risks and benefits; e) implementing a management plan which includes patient centred symptoms management; and f) providing the patient with preventative health care advice and information as clinically indicated, including advice on physical activity, smoking cessation, alcohol consumption, nutritional intake and weight management.
Menopause and Perimenopause Health Assessment Professional attendance on a patient for the assessment and management of menopause or perimenopause by a prescribed medical practitioner lasting at least 20 minutes and including, but not limited to: a) collecting relevant information, including taking a patient history to determine pre-, peri- or post-menopausal status, patient wellbeing and contraindications for management; and b) undertaking a basic physical examination, including recording blood pressure, and review of height and weight; and c) initiating investigations and referrals as clinically indicated, with consideration given to the need for cervical screening, mammography and bone densitometry; and d) discussing management options including non-pharmacological and pharmacological strategies including risks and benefits; e) implementing a management plan which includes patient centred symptoms management; and f) providing the patient with preventative health care advice and information as clinically indicated, including advice on physical activity, smoking cessation, alcohol consumption, nutritional intake and weight management.
No recorded changes yet — history accumulates with each release.
Data sourced from Australian Government publications · Not an official government service