Lifescripts is an initiative to assist general practice in patient risk factor management. The initiative includes Assessment and Prescription Tools for GPs to use when providing lifestyle and risk factor management for the following 5 risk factors; - Smoking
- Weight Management
- Alcohol
- Physical inactivity
- Nutrition
Paper-based resources are available for order and include posters, patient brochures and holders, waiting room checklists, guidelines, a practice manual and assessments and prescriptions. Order resources using the order form and fax to (02) 6260 2770.
The waiting room materials are designed to get patients thinking about their risk factors before they see their GP. The assessment tools and guidelines are designed to support the roles of GPs and other practice staff in risk factor management.
A Lifescripts CD is available and contains information on Motivational Interviewing and the 5As-ask, assess, advise, assist, arrange-a behaviour modification tool.
Electronic Resources Full instructions for downloading and importing rtf documents, click here
Assessment Tools Electronic Templates MD PDF
Prescription Tools Electronic Templates MD PDF
Guidelines Electronic Templates MD PDF
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