Chronic Disease
Kimberley Chronic Disease Protocols
The Kimberley Chronic Disease protocols have been developed as guidelines for chronic disease care in the Kimberley. Further information on the protocols can be obtained by contacting Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council (KAMSC) or the WA Country Health Service Kimberley (WACHS-K). The protocols can be viewed at the Healthy Kimberley website: http://www.healthykimberley.com.au/chronicdisease.html
MBS Chronic Disease Item Numbers
Are you using the MBS chronic disease item numbers?
Do your GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements meet the MBS requirements?
Medicare Australia is intending on conducting an audit on the new CDM item numbers in early 2007. A checklist is linked below ready to download to ensure that your use of the Chronic Disease item numbers is within the MBS requirements.
If you have any concerns or require clarification on any aspect of the Chronic Disease item numbers, please do not hesitate to contact Yolande at the Kimberley Division – yolande.hatherley@kdgp.com.au
Chronic Disease Item Number Checklist
Resources Available
Lifescript resources are available through the Division. Lifescripts tie in very well with the new chronic disease item numbers. Order some now through the following link:
Lifescript Resources