At CCMC, we have a strong commitment to preventive medicine. The schedule below is recommended by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Please feel free to discuss this with your doctor so that we tailor it to your particular requirements.
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Frequency* |
Who** |
| Smoking Discussion |
Annual |
Smokers |
| Weight Check |
Annual |
All |
| Dietary Advice |
Annual |
All |
| Alcohol Advice |
Annual |
Drinkers |
| Physical Activity Advice |
Annual |
All |
| Cardiovascular Risk Check |
2 yearly |
>45 years |
| Blood Pressure Check |
Annual |
>18 years |
| Cholesterol Check |
2 yearly |
>45 years |
| Diabetes Check |
Annual |
>40 years |
| Kidney Disease Check |
5 yearly |
>50 years |
| Skin Cancer Check |
Annual |
>30 years |
| Cervical Cancer Check (Pap Smear) |
2 yearly |
Women >18 years |
| Breast Cancer Check |
2 yearly |
Women >50 years |
| Bowel Cancer Check |
2 yearly |
>50 years |
| Sexual Health Check |
Annually/New Partner |
All |
| Influenza Vaccination |
Annual |
>65 years, At Risk† |
| Pneumonia Vaccination |
Min of 5 year booster |
>65 yrs, At risk‡ |
* Minimum frequency, more often for certain at risk groups
** For general population, earlier checks appropriate for certain at risk groups
† eg Heart Disease, Lung conditions incl asthma, Diabetes, Kidney Disease, Immune Disorders
‡ Smokers, Heart Disease, Lung Conditions, Diabetes, Kidney Disease, Asplenia (no functioning spleen)
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Preventive Services
