医学检查和程序

What is self-monitoring blood glucose? Self-monitoring of blood glucose is recommended for all people with type 1 diabetes. It is also recommended for people with type 2 diabetes who are on insulin or other medications that may cause low blood sugar levels. It also advised for pregnant women diagnosed with...

What is a bone scan? A bone scan is useful in diagnosing and assessing a wide range of bone and joint diseases. This test may be able to show things that are not detected by other tests such as X-rays or CT Scans. What do I need to do before...

What is a biliary scan? A Biliary scan is a test to detect certain diseases of the gall bladder. It provides information about bile production and drainage through the Biliary tract to the small intestine. It may be able to detect disease where other tests have been unhelpful. What do...

What is a liver spleen scan? A Liver-Spleen scan is a test to examine the liver and/or the spleen for abnormalities. This test shows how these organs are functioning, and can also assess their size and shape. Other tests such as ultrasound and CT cannot assess the function of these...

What is a Bone Density Scan (DEXA)? A bone density scan (also called a DEXA or DXA scan) is a test doctors use to check how strong your bones are and to see if you might have osteoporosis. Bone density scans can also help show how likely you are to...

What is a Type 2 diabetes risk assessment? The risk assessment determines your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This may include a survey asking a range questions about your lifestyle and medical history as well as check your vitals. The results will allow for you and your GP to...

What is a fitness to drive assessment? People who are getting or renewing their driver license must tell Transport for NSW about any medical conditions they have that could affect how safely they can drive. A fitness to drive assessment are tests to look at whether it is safe for...

What is weight management surgery?  Weight management surgery refers to a surgical intervention designed to reduce the size of the stomach to assist weight loss in patients with obesity. There are 4 main types of weight management surgery for weight loss: Sleeve gastrectomy – involves removing a portion of the...

What is a lung function test? Lung function tests look at how well your lungs work. They are important to help diagnose lung problems and help plan treatments. There are a range of lung tests that your GP may suggest, helping you find out what is going on with your...

What is genetic and genomic testing in general practice? Genes are important in telling the body how to function and grow. This is what a genomic or genetic test will look at. Your test results can be used to help find answers to many health conditions with regards to children...