Contact: Paulina Montibeler, Healthy Weight & Population Health Program Manager
t: 08 9208 9501 f: 08 9201 0033 e: paulinam@ogpn.com.au
The aim of the Population Health Program is to deliver Health Promotion messages to GPs and to the community.
Lifescripts
Lifescripts provide general practice with tools to assist patients make healthy lifestyle choices. They address the topics of; Smoking, Nutrition, Alcohol, Physical Activity and Weight Management. Tools include waiting room materials and assessment and prescription pads.
The Lifescripts resources range includes:
- Standard
- Indigenous
- Translated (Greek, Italian, Arabic, Vietnamese, Chinese).
Order form for All Lifescripts resources.pdf
Downloadable version of Standard Lifescripts Resources.pdf
Resources for General Practice
Heart Foundation Resources for General Practice includes patient information sheets on physical activity and; depression, overweight and obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes prevention, and healthy aging.
Directory of Western Australian Secondary Prevention Services (Heart Foundation)
The Cancer Council WA Resources for General Practice includes GP summary guides and patient information sheets on screening, prevention and management of various cancers.
Health Directory by OGPN lists professional bodies for allied health, aged care, mental health and other health services.
Resources for Community
Need help with smoking, nutrition, alcohol or physical activity? The Lifestyle Services directory can point you in the right direction.
Active in the North lists walking groups, walking trails, cycling groups, seniors programs, and recreation centers. There are two A4 leaflets available.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT - AGED 45 – 49 years old & at risk of developing a chronic disease (MBS Item 717)
Template to assist you
with Item 717 is available
here
More information on Item 717...