Living with a chronic health condition can mean making ongoing changes to your daily routine. Regular appointments, treatment, lifestyle changes and follow-up care can sometimes feel like a lot to manage.
At Redbank Medical Centre, chronic disease management focuses on helping patients manage their condition, control symptoms and receive ongoing care that is suited to their individual needs.
What Is Chronic Disease Management?
Chronic disease management is ongoing care for health conditions that require regular monitoring and support.
The aim is to help manage symptoms, reduce the risk of complications and support you in maintaining your health over time.
At Redbank Medical Centre, chronic disease management includes patient-centred care, education, lifestyle management and risk factor management. Your care may also involve action plans and regular follow-up appointments.
What Conditions Can Be Managed?
Chronic conditions can affect different parts of your health and may require different approaches to care.
Redbank Medical Centre provides chronic disease management for a range of conditions, including:
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Chronic heart failure
- Coronary heart disease
- Chronic kidney disease
- COPD
- Chronic pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Thyroid conditions
- Dyslipidaemia
- Overweight and obesity
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Stroke and transient ischaemic attacks
The right approach depends on your condition, your health needs and your circumstances.
What Does Ongoing Care Involve?
Managing a chronic condition is more than simply treating symptoms when they appear.
Your care may include understanding your condition, identifying risk factors, making lifestyle changes, following treatment recommendations and having regular reviews.
Patient education is also an important part of care. Understanding your condition and knowing what to look out for can help you take a more active role in managing your health.
Where appropriate, care can also involve psychological support and multidisciplinary team care.
Why Regular Follow-Up Matters
Long-term conditions can change over time, which is why ongoing review can be an important part of your care.
Regular follow-up gives your GP an opportunity to review how you are doing, discuss any concerns and update your management plan when needed.
Action plans and follow-up plans can also help you understand what to do as part of your ongoing care.
Taking an Active Role in Your Health
Managing a chronic condition does not have to mean managing everything on your own.
Understanding your condition, keeping up with appointments, following your agreed treatment plan and discussing changes in your health with your GP can all form part of good ongoing care.
If you have a chronic or long-term health condition, speak with your GP about the type of care and support that may be appropriate for you.
Chronic Disease Management at Redbank Medical Centre
Redbank Medical Centre provides chronic disease management for a range of long-term conditions, with a focus on symptom control and patient care.
If you need support managing an ongoing health condition, contact Redbank Medical Centre to discuss your healthcare needs.
