Chronic Disease Management Programme
Chronic Disease Management Programme
The Chronic Disease Management programme is for people who have a medical card, GP Visit card or a Health Amendment Act card and have a specified chronic disease such as a cardiovascular disease, COPD, asthma and type 2 diabetes.
The programme emphasises:
- lifestyle and medical risk factor control
- disease management
- the creation of a patient care plan
How the programme works
The programme includes 2 free reviews in every 12 month period that you are part of the programme.
Each review includes one visit with the practice nurse followed by a visit with your GP. You can see your GP and practice nurse during the same review or separately at different times.
These reviews may be in the GP practice, online or over the phone. If your review takes place in the GP practice, it will include tests such as blood tests.
There is no charge for any tests carried out as part of your programme reviews. You can make an appointment for your review with your GP or practice nurse.
Annual Prevention Programme
The Annual chronic disease management prevention programme is for people who have a medical card, GP Visit card or a Health Amendment Act card and have a diagnosis of hypertension or who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease or diabetes and all adults aged 18+ diagnosed with gestational diabetes or pre-eclampsia since January 1, 2023.
The prevention programme is designed so that you and your GP can work together on reducing your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes or both.
Registering for the programme
Your GP or practice nurse will register you for the programme if you want to take part in it and you are eligible.