Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Plans are designed to assist people living with a chronic medical condition.
A chronic medical condition is one that you have had (or are likely to have) for 6 months or longer. It includes diabetes, asthma, heart problems, cancer, stroke, arthritis and depression.
Care plans (EPCs) can help you manage your diabetes or other medical condition by identifying your needs and planning what should be done. An EPC involves you visiting your GP who, with a nurse, will prepare a GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangements.
If you have diabetes a GP Management Plan provides an organised approach to your care. It is the plan of action that you and your GP have agreed on. Having diabetes means that you have complex care needs. A Team Care Arrangement helps coordinate your care. Your GP will work with at least two other care providers involved in your care such as a diabetes educator and podiatrist or dietitian.
For more information please use the link below to download a brochure on the service or phone 1300 136 588
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