Who a medical weight assessment is for

Who may consider a medical weight assessment?

A conversation with a registered doctor in Australia can be a way to ask questions about weight in the context of your overall health. You do not need to arrive with a chosen approach or a particular explanation for your concerns. The doctor assesses whether medical weight management suits you; this page cannot assess you or decide which care would be appropriate. Your usual GP is also an option, particularly if you want to discuss several health concerns together.

The following points are prompts for reflection, not a score or a set of entry requirements. There is no pass or fail result, and nothing you consider on this checklist is recorded. Being able to relate to one or more points does not establish suitability for a particular service. Only a registered doctor can consider that during a consult.

• You are an adult aged 18 or older.
• You have tried lifestyle changes and would like to discuss your questions.
• You have health concerns that may be linked to weight.
• You are open to discussing ongoing follow-up with a doctor.

What if I have already tried lifestyle changes?

You can explain what you have tried directly to the doctor during an appointment, including what you found practical or difficult. There is no need to describe that history in this enquiry form. The form asks only for contact and enquiry details so a partner clinic can get in touch. It is not a clinical questionnaire and does not replace a conversation with a health professional.

An assessment is a discussion, not an agreement to a particular treatment. You can ask about lifestyle, nutrition and treatment options a doctor may discuss, as well as the reasons for any suggested next step. You may also ask how follow-up would work and how that fits with care from your regular GP. Do not assume every person will be offered the same approach.

What if I’m not sure?

You can take time to read about the process and costs before deciding whether to enquire. If you choose to use the form, the topic “Not sure” lets you request contact without selecting a clinical option. It does not ask you to explain symptoms, weight or medical history. You can ask the clinic about the appointment format, fees and what to expect before making a booking.

If you are uncertain about a health concern, speak with your GP rather than relying on this checklist. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18 or have a history of an eating disorder, your GP is the right first step for a discussion of appropriate care. For urgent symptoms, such as chest pain, seek urgent medical help; call 000 in an emergency. This enquiry service is not monitored as an emergency service.

What happens if I choose to enquire?

The form below requests your first name, mobile, email, state and postcode, adult confirmation, enquiry topic, preferred contact time and permission to share those details. The consent box starts unticked. Read the privacy collection notice before choosing whether to agree. Your checklist reflections are not sent with the form, and you should not include health information in contact fields.

An enquiry is a request for the partner clinic to contact you, not a booking or a decision about care. Contact and appointment arrangements are set by the clinic. Read the cost page and FAQ if you would like more information first. You can choose your own GP instead, ask further questions, or decide not to continue.