If you have a chronic medical condition or a terminal illness, you and your GP can work together to write a Chronic Disease Management Plan.
Your GP will coordinate your health care needs for ongoing care, identify treatment options from other health care professionals and give you advice on what you need to do.
You may also get Medicare benefits for specific allied health services such as physiotherapy.
While there is no definitive list of eligible condions, a chronic medical condition is one that has been (or is likely to be) present for six months or longer. eg asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, musculoskeletal conditions and stroke.
Whether you are eligible for Chronic Disease Managment services is a clinical judgement for your GP.
Talk to your doctor or the practice nurse to find out more about the plans and whether you can access further benefits.