The GP-Doctor will conduct a thorough and holistic assessment of your individual metabolic concerns, health needs and lifestyle goals. The assessment will take at least 1-2 sessions and may include investigations such as blood tests, questionnaires and body/weight measurements. After a full assessment, education regarding options to meet your goals will result in a personalised plan to direct you towards better health. This may include referrals to other team members, either on site or using existing local referral networks. The education and planning is completed over 1-2 sessions.
In the context of medical consultations, the distinction between a new simple patient consult and a new complex patient consult for an endocrinologist generally revolves around the complexity and depth of the patient's medical condition and needs. A complex patient presents with multiple medical issues or a less common, difficult-to-manage endocrine disorder.
As a specialist doctor, all patients will require an up-to-date referral from their usual GP to access any Medicare rebate for consultations with Dr Kumar. In the context of medical consultations, the distinction between a new simple patient consult and a new complex patient consult for an endocrinologist generally revolves around the complexity and depth of the patient's medical condition and needs. A complex patient has multiple medical issues or a less common, difficult-to-manage endocrine disorder.