Is use of the Australian type 2 diabetes risk assessment tool mandatory in conjunction with MBS item 715?
After receiving the Health Assessment to those patients aged fifteen years and over but under the age of 55 years, is identified as having a high risk of developing type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool – please refer to page 28 of CDM Manual The Role of the GP The patient’s usual GP is responsible to conduct of the ATSI Health Assessment and the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Evaluation. The GP is expected to take a primary role in the following activities: • Reviewing and analysing the information collected; • Making an overall assessment of the risk factors that contributed to the ‘high’ risk score of the patient and their readiness to make lifestyle changes to address the identified factors; • Undertaking and arranging relevant investigations; • Making relevant referrals and identifying appropriate follow-up; and • Providing information and advice to the patient, for example, to undertake lifestyle modifications, and/or the use of “Life Script” resources. The Role of Other Health Pr
