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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.

Fee: $81.50 Benefit: 100% = $81.50

(See para AN.14.3 of explanatory notes to this Category)

Extended Medicare Safety Net Cap: $244.50

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