Chronic Disease Management
Chronic Disease Management
Over half of all Australians live with two or more risk factors for chronic diseases, especially those aged between 45 and 64. These conditions often impact work, daily life, and long-term health. At Clarence Town Healthcare, our independent doctors focus on early detection and consistent care to help manage ongoing health issues.
During your visit, our GPs can create a tailored GP Management Plan (GPMP) and, where needed, a Team Care Arrangement (TCA). These plans ensure your care aligns with your individual needs and may also include access to Medicare-supported allied health services.
Our chronic disease management plans for patients:
A GP Management Plan
- A documented care plan designed specifically for chronic disease management is created after a visit with our independent GP. During the creation of a chronic disease management plan by a GP, your medical, physical, psychological, and social needs are all taken into account. After implementing a GP Management Plan, it should be reviewed every six months or more frequently if your situation changes significantly. Clarence Town Healthcare will notify you when your plan is about to expire or needs to be renewed.
A Team Care Arrangement
- A Team Care Arrangement can be made along with a GP care plan. A Team Care Arrangement is similar to a GP Management Plan; it helps you get healthier by focusing on the reasons for any long-term conditions you may have. Through a Team Care Arrangement, Medicare will cover Allied Health visits for patients needing care. This has been scientifically shown to improve your health and happiness.
Eligible Patients
The Key to Better Health
If you meet the criteria, our doctors will arrange a time to assist you in developing your GPMP and TCA, including the necessary Allied Health Referral. During this time, we will conduct an in-depth medical examination, collect vital information, and coordinate our efforts with those of any other treating medical professionals. The entire procedure takes no more than 30 minutes, and you’ll quickly receive your referral to an Allied Health professional. Expect a minor delay when direct contact with other healthcare specialists is impossible, but be assured that we will expedite the procedure as much as possible.
Patients who qualify will be pleased to know that their sessions with our doctors to complete the GPMP and TCA will be free. Access is further expanded because no payments are required with a valid Medicare card.
The Key to Better Health
You can receive up to five subsidised Allied Health consultations per year, and a new plan becomes available to you when a year has passed.
So, if you want to manage your chronic illness better, use our Professional GP Care Plans.
