Check eyesight may include (but not limited to): – conducting a visual inspection of the eyes using an eye chart if appropriate seeking parental/other concerns about vision (eg. amblyopia, squint, infection, injury) questioning family history of eyesight problems referring the child to an optometrist for an eyesight assessment if appropriate Identified ISSUES action Check hearing may include (but not limited to): – conducting an ear examination seeking parental/other concerns regarding the hearing or listening, following instructions or language child’s questioning any history of ear infections, ear discharge, recurrent or chronic otitis media referring the child to an audiologist for a hearing assessment if appropriate Identified ISSUES action Check oral health teeth and gums (a potential tool could include Lift the Lip) – questioning whether the child has visited the dentist questioning how often the child brushes their teeth Identified ISSUES action Question toilet habits may include (but not limited to): – questioning whether the child needs assistance or can use a toilet independently questioning whether the child is a bed wetter Identified ISSUES action Note known or suspected allergies Identified ISSUES action ADDITIONAL MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION The health check may include the following matters, at the discretion of the GP/Practice nurse/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioner and according to his or her clinical judgement. It may be useful to refer to the State/Territory personal health record and the Guide. patient’s General wellbeing: Discuss eating habits may include (but not limited to): – discussing the appetite child’s questioning about the variety of foods the child eats
Check eyesight – may include (but not limited to): conducting a visual inspection of the eyes using an eye chart if appropriate seeking parental/other concerns about vision (eg. amblyopia, squint, infection, injury) questioning family history of eyesight problems referring the child to an optometrist for an eyesight assessment if appropriate Identified ISSUES action Check hearing – may include (but not limited to): conducting an ear examination seeking parental/other concerns regarding the child’s hearing or listening, following instructions or language questioning any history of ear infections, ear discharge, recurrent or chronic otitis media referring the child to an audiologist for a hearing assessment if appropriate Identified ISSUES action Check oral health – teeth and gums (a potential tool could include Lift the Lip) questioning whether the child has visited the dentist questioning how often the child brushes their teeth Identified ISSUES action Question toilet habits – may include (but not limited to): questioning whether the child needs assistance or can use a toilet independently questioning whether the child is a bed wetter Identified ISSUES action Note known or suspected allergies Identified ISSUES action ADDITIONAL MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION The health check may include the following matters, at the discretion of the GP/Practice nurse/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioner and according to his or her clinical judgement. It may be useful to refer to the patient’s State/Territory personal health record and the Guide. General wellbeing: Discuss eating habits – may include (but not limited to): discussing the child’s appetite questioning about the variety of foods the child eats
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