Table showing the three domains of physical health checks performed.
| Domains | Physical Health Checks | Blood Tests | ECG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinician skills required: | Any clinician can conduct and advise or signpost – only basic brief training required | Any clinician trained in phlebotomy: results need to be interpreted by a suitably trained clinician | Any clinician trained in ECGs: results need to be interpreted by a doctor |
| Equipment required: | Scales, Measuring tape, BMI chart, BP monitor, algorithm | Phlebotomy equipment including sharp disposal bins | ECG machine |
| Checks conducted: | Past medical history & current physical health complaints Blood pressure and pulse Height, weight and BMI Smoking status Diet and exercise Alcohol and substance history. | Lester Guidelines: Glucose & Lipids Additional Baseline monitoring: FBC, U&E, LFT,LFT, TFT, Prolactin, CK (38) | This domain was not required by Lester guidelines, but is recommended in most antipsychotic SPCs (38). |