Chronic Disease Management

Our Structured Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Programme aims to improve the health and wellbeing of patients living with certain chronic diseases. On this HSE-managed scheme, patients are actively monitored to improve management of their conditions, free of charge. Patients are requested to attend for an annual review and a follow up review at the practice within a 12 month period.

You can join this programme, free of charge, if you:

• Have specific chronic disease/s, namely type 2 diabetes, asthma, chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD), or cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, heart
attack (angina), stroke, and irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation)
• Have a medical card or a GP visit card
• Are aged 18 years or over

The chronic disease management programme provides structured reviews of one of the above conditions, regular reviews of medications, opportunities for structured education and self- management support, early detection of any new conditions or complications.