Health Checks
A health check is one of the most valuable appointments you can make — even when you feel well. Many serious conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease develop without any symptoms. A Medicare-funded health check with your GP at Flagstone Family Practice can catch these early, when they're easiest to treat.
Billing:
Bulk Billed
Duration:
30–45 minutes
Heart Health Check
Medical History Review
Gathering information on personal and family history of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and other related conditions.
Physical Examination
Measuring blood pressure, heart rate, and assessing for physical signs of cardiovascular issues.
Blood Tests
Evaluating cholesterol levels, blood sugar, and other markers that can indicate heart disease risk.
Lifestyle Assessment
Discussing diet, exercise, smoking, and alcohol consumption to identify modifiable risk factors.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Recording the heart's electrical activity to detect irregularities.
Risk Assessment & Prevention Plan
Reviewing all findings to determine cardiovascular risk and providing personalised recommendations for prevention and long-term heart health.
Which Check is Right for You
Health Assessment | Who It's For | Medicare Item |
|---|---|---|
45–49 Year Health Check | Adults 45–49 at risk of chronic disease | 701 / 703 / 705 / 707 |
Type 2 Diabetes Risk Check | Adults 40–49 at high risk of type 2 diabetes | 701 / 703 / 705 / 707 |
Over 75 Health Assessment | Patients aged 75 and over | 701 / 703 / 705 / 707 |
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Check | ATSI patients, any age | 715 |
Intellectual Disability Assessment | Patients with an intellectual disability | 701 / 703 / 705 / 707 |
Refugee Health Assessment | Humanitarian entrants within 12 months of arrival | 701 / 703 / 705 / 707 |
Heart Health Assessment | Adults 45–79 at cardiovascular risk (30–79 if Aboriginal) | 699 |
Menopause Assessment | Women in perimenopause or menopause | 695 |
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What is Health Checks?
A health check is a structured GP appointment focused entirely on your preventive health — not a specific illness or symptom. Your GP reviews your overall health picture, checks your key numbers, and identifies any risks before they become problems.
Health checks are different from a standard GP visit. You don't need to be sick to have one. In fact, the whole point is to find things you don't know about yet.
Medicare funds a range of health checks for specific age groups and patient types — meaning eligible patients pay nothing for the appointment.
Who Is This For?
Health checks are available to patients who fall into one or more of the following groups:
Adults aged 45 to 49 who are at risk of developing a chronic disease
Adults aged 40 to 49 who are at high risk of type 2 diabetes
Patients aged 75 and over — for a comprehensive annual review
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients of any age (715 Health Check — see our Indigenous Health page)
Patients with an intellectual disability
Refugee and humanitarian entrants — at any age within 12 months of arrival
Patients at risk of cardiovascular disease (Heart Health Assessment)
Women experiencing menopause or perimenopause
If you're unsure whether you qualify, call reception — we'll check for you.
What We Cover
Every health check is tailored to the assessment type, but most include:
Blood pressure and heart rate measurement
Weight, height, and BMI calculation
Blood tests — cholesterol, blood glucose, kidney function, and others relevant to your age and risk profile
Review of current medications
Immunisation status check
Family history review
Lifestyle discussion — smoking, alcohol, physical activity, diet, sleep
Mental and emotional wellbeing screen
Referrals and follow-up planning where needed
Your GP uses the results to build a clear picture of your health and identify anything that needs attention — now or in the future.