Chronic Disease Management in Canungra
A key part of this is a structured care plan, which can help you stay on top of your condition and, where eligible, access subsidised allied health services through Medicare.
What Is Chronic Disease Management?
The goal is to help you manage your condition day to day, reduce the risk of complications, and maintain your quality of life. Your GP works with you over time, getting to know your situation and adjusting your care as things change.
Conditions We Help Manage
Our GPs provide ongoing care and support for a range of chronic conditions, including:
- Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- High cholesterol
- Heart disease and cardiovascular conditions
- Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Arthritis and osteoarthritis
- Chronic kidney disease
- Thyroid conditions
- Ongoing mental health conditions (in coordination with our mental health support)
If your condition isn’t listed, please ask, our GPs manage many other long-term conditions too.
GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements
If you have a chronic or ongoing condition, you may be eligible for a structured care plan through Medicare. These help organise your care and can give you access to subsidised allied health support.
GP Management Plan (GPMP) A plan your GP prepares with you that sets out your health needs, goals, and the actions to manage your condition. It’s reviewed regularly, usually every few months, to check your progress and adjust as needed.
Team Care Arrangement (TCA) If your care involves other health professionals, such as a dietitian, physiotherapist, podiatrist, or psychologist, a Team Care Arrangement coordinates that team. With a TCA in place, eligible patients can access a number of subsidised allied health visits each year through Medicare.
Your GP will let you know whether you’re eligible and explain how it works.
Why Regular Reviews Matter
Chronic conditions can change over time, and regular reviews help catch issues early, keep your treatment working well, and keep you involved in decisions about your care. We can send reminders when your reviews or checks are due, so nothing falls through the cracks.
A Coordinated, Local Team
Managing a chronic condition often works best as a team effort. Our GPs coordinate with our dietitian, allied health team, and other providers so your care is joined up rather than fragmented. And because we’re local, patients across Canungra, Tamborine Mountain, Beechmont, Wonglepong, and the wider Scenic Rim can access ongoing care close to home.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a structured plan your GP prepares with you to manage an ongoing condition. It sets out your health goals and the steps to get there, and is reviewed regularly to track your progress.
Care plans are generally for patients with a chronic or terminal condition that has been, or is likely to be, present for at least six months. Your GP can assess your eligibility.
Eligible patients with a Team Care Arrangement can access a set number of subsidised allied health visits per calendar year through Medicare. Your GP and our reception team can explain the current details for your situation.
Your first chronic disease appointment is usually longer so there is time to discuss your health fully and prepare a plan. Let reception know when booking so we can allow enough time.
You don’t need a referral to see your GP about managing a chronic condition. If a care plan and allied health referrals are appropriate, your GP arranges these for you.