Care Plan

Care Plan: Dr. Eleanor Vance General Health: * Patient reports fatigue and occasional shortness of breath. * Recent blood tests show slightly elevated cholesterol levels. * Patient reports a diet consisting mainly of processed foods and limited fresh produce. She consumes approximately 1.5 litres of water daily. * Patient reports she is able to walk for 10 minutes at a time, but is otherwise sedentary due to work commitments. * Patient reports regular bowel movements, but occasional urinary urgency. * Patient reports feeling stressed due to work and family commitments. Preventative Health: * Cervical screening due in 6 months. * Eye test scheduled for next month. * Hearing check status: No recent hearing check. * Recent blood tests: Elevated cholesterol. Preventative investigations: Patient advised to discuss cardiovascular risk assessment with GP. "Patient is advised to review on a regular basis with GP and nursing staff as to how goals are going and whether further modifications to plan need to be made." Patient Goals: * Improve diet by incorporating more fruits and vegetables. * Increase physical activity to 30 minutes of walking, three times per week. * Manage stress through relaxation techniques. * Attend follow-up appointments as scheduled. EPC Referrals: * Dietitian "Team Care Arrangement (TCA) and Plan have been faxed to relevant allied health providers." * Number of EPCs issued for the calendar year: 2 "Copy of plan given to patient."