Quality Improvement Council

Chronic Disease Management

Disease Specific

Chronic disease self management guidelines

The RACGP guidelines -Chronic conditions self management guidelines for Practice Nurses and Allied Health professionals

http://www.racgp.org.au/Content/NavigationMenu/ClinicalResources/RACGPGuidelines/SharingHealthCare/20020703ahp.pdf

Desktop flow chart
http://www.racgp.org.au/Content/NavigationMenu/ClinicalResources/RACGPGuidelines/SharingHealthCare/20020703laminateahp.pdf

 

MBS Primary Care Items Q’s and A’s on Chronic disease management.

Melbourne East GP Network Navigating Self Management-a practical approach to implementation for Australian health agencies

To access this resource following link to Melbourne East GP Network who have kindly made their resources freely available.

AIHW Australia's national agency for health and welfare statistics and information.

This site provides background information related to Chronic Disease , the associated risk factors and impact on Australia’s health.

Diabetes

The RACGP website has multiple resources to assist with the management of Diabetes in General Practice

Diabetes Management in General Practice 17th Edition
Optimum Management Goals
NDSS Information
A team approach to diabetes in General Practice- A guide for Practice Nurses
A systems approach to the Management of Diabetes

Arthritis

Professional development and Seminars

Arthritis Victoria works to support all Victorians to achieve the best possible musculoskeletal health and wellbeing. A range of community programs and activities are now available for people living with chronic musculoskeletal conditions including: self management programs, physical activity courses and informed living seminars.Refer to attached PDF's.

Community Programs and Activities Semester 1 January to June 2012 Calendar

Professional and Peer Leader training Semester 1 January to June 2012 Calendar

Prevention in the Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions – A guide for Practice Nurses
http://www.racgp.org.au/Content/NavigationMenu/educationandtraining/Educationmodules/msk/MSK_PracticeNursesGuide.pdf