North Road Family Practice
Tel:01 834 3932
OPEN: Monday to Friday - 8:30 am - 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 5 pm
Closed for lunch 1:00-2:00 pm daily, closed 1 pm half day Thursday
Some appointments may be arranged from 8 am on occasions
We are not open at weekends
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Dr James Kirrane
Nurse Holly Breay
Tel: 01 834 3932
CDM
CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The Chronic Disease Management programme is for people who have a medical card, GP Visit card or a Health Amendment Act card and have a specified chronic disease such as a cardiovascular disease, COPD, asthma and type 2 diabetes.
The programme emphasises:
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lifestyle and medical risk factor control
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disease management
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the creation of a patient care plan
Your GP (family doctor) will work with you to develop this plan.
The Chronic disease treatment programme is for people who have a chronic condition.
The programme is designed so that you can work with your GP on:
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monitoring your condition
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identifying early treatment
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supporting the way you manage your condition
Chronic Disease Yearly prevention program
The annual chronic disease management prevention programme is for:
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people who are age 45 or older
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people who have a medical card, or GP visit card or Health Amendment Act card
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people who are at risk of heart disease or diabetes and
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all adults aged 18+ diagnosed with gestational diabetes or pre-eclampsia since January 1, 2023.
A chronic disease is a long-term health condition that needs ongoing treatment and management. Cardiovascular disease and diabetes are chronic diseases.
The programme is designed so that you and your GP can work together on reducing your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes or both.
The Prevention Programme supports you by providing:
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an annual review with your GP and practice nurse
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a review of your medicines
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a plan to help you manage your risk factors
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health promotion advice
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appropriate medical treatment
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referrals to support services, if needed
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care in your community, close to your home