Care plans, also known as GP Management Plans are available for regular patients with ongoing medical conditions lasting more than 6 months. 

A Care Plan is a written plan of management developed by your GP and practice nurse in consultation with you. It is a written set of information about what you need in managing your medical condition.

All Care Plans are bulk billed by your GP. There will be no charge for these services.

 

Medical conditions eligible for Care Plans include conditions such as:

• Diabetes

• Asthma

• Arthritis

• Cancer

• Heart Disease

• Osteoporosis

• Or any other medical condition that has been present for more than 6 months

 

Once a Care Plan has been created you may be eligible to see an allied health professional for 5 visits per year subsidised under Medicare. 

Allied health professionals include:

• Physiotherapist

• Dietitian

• Podiatrist

• Audiologist

• Diabetes Nurse

• Occupational Therapist

• Pharmacist

• Asthma Nurse

• Exercise Physiologist

 

 

Care Plan Reviews
Once a plan is in place, it should be regularly reviewed by your GP. This is an important part of the plan cycle, where you with your GP and practice nurse check that your goals are been met and agree on any changes that you may require. A Care Plan Review is usually undertaken every 6 months. All Care Plan Reviews are bulk billed by your GP. There will be no charge for these services.