Chronic Disease is the leading cause of death and disability in Australia with half of Australians having 1-3 risk factors for chronic disease. Half of Australians aged 45-64 have one or more chronic diseases.

The focus of Chronic Disease Management is based on integrated care being provided by educated, skilled and qualified staff to manage the needs of the patient with a chronic disease.

The Practice recognises the importance of incorporating local allied health professionals as part of managing the patient’s ongoing chronic disease. If you have a diagnosed chronic disease, and are part of our Practices recall and reminder system, you will receive ongoing care personally managed by our dedicated team. This will include personalised telephone calls and any follow ups along with priority appointments. Allied health professionals provide direct patient care, rehabilitation, treatment and health improvement interventions to restore and maintain optimal physical, sensory and psychological health.

Our care coordinator’s works in with the relevant health professional to develop a personalised treatment plan that best fits the needs of each patient, to ensure all aspects of health management are appropriately considered.

If you are a new patient to the Practice and have a chronic disease, please advise the Doctor or Care Coordinator so we can follow through with our dedicated care.