Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

HEALTH INSURANCE (GENERAL MEDICAL SERVICES TABLE) AMENDMENT REGULATIONS 2010 (NO. 3) (SLI NO 66 OF 2010) - REG 21

         (1)   A Healthy Kids Check is the assessment of:

                (a)    a patient's physical health, general wellbeing and development; and

               (b)    whether any medical intervention is required for the patient.

         (2)   The following may perform a Healthy Kids Check:

                (a)    a medical practitioner (including a general practitioner);

               (b)    a practice nurse or a registered Aboriginal health worker on behalf, and under the supervision, of a medical practitioner.

         (3)   If a practice nurse or a registered Aboriginal health worker performs a Healthy Kids Check for a patient and identifies any problems, the patient must be reviewed by the patient's usual medical practitioner, who must arrange referrals and follow‑up services as required.

         (4)   A Healthy Kids Check for a patient must include the following basic physical examinations and assessments:

                (a)    measurement of the patient's height and weight to calculate the patient's body mass index and position on the growth curve;

               (b)    eyesight;

                (c)    hearing;

               (d)    oral health (teeth and gums);

                (e)    toileting;

                (f)    allergies.

         (5)   A Healthy Kids Check for a patient must also include:

                (a)    information collection, including taking a patient history and performing examinations and investigations, as required; and

               (b)    making an overall assessment of the patient; and

                (c)    initiating interventions or referrals, as appropriate; and

               (d)    giving health advice and information to the patient's parent or carer, using the Get Set 4 Life -- habits for healthy kids guide.

Note    The Get Set 4 Life -- habits for health kids guide can be viewed at http://www.health.gov.au .

         (6)   The person performing a Healthy Kids Check must:

                (a)    note if a copy of the guide mentioned in paragraph (5) (d) has been given to the patient's parent or carer; and

               (b)    record evidence that the immunisation recommended for a 4 year old child has been given to the patient.

         (7)   The immunisation recommended for a 4 year old child may be given to a patient when he or she has a Healthy Kids Check, and may be claimed separately.

         (8)   The Healthy Kids Check must not be provided more than once to an eligible person.