**GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP)**
**Patient Name:** John Smith
**DOB:** 12/03/1960
**Date of Plan Preparation:** 01 November 2024
**Prepared by:** Dr. Emily Carter
**Review Date:** 01 May 2025
**1. Description of Chronic Conditions and Associated Health Care Needs**
**Chronic Conditions:**
Mr. Smith has been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in 2018. His most recent HbA1c was 7.8% (20/10/2024). He also has hypertension, diagnosed in 2015, currently managed with medication. He reports occasional chest pain, investigated in 2023 with normal findings.
**Associated Health Care Needs:**
* Medication management for diabetes and hypertension.
* Regular blood glucose monitoring.
* Annual eye exams and foot checks.
* Dietary and exercise education.
* Referral to a dietician.
**Current Medications:**
* Metformin 1000mg twice daily, started 01/01/2019.
* Lisinopril 20mg once daily, started 01/01/2015.
**2. Health and Lifestyle Goals (SMART Goals)**
* **Clinical Area:** Diabetes Management
**SMART Goal:** Reduce HbA1c to below 7.0% within six months.
**Action Plan:** Continue current medication, attend all scheduled appointments, follow dietician's advice, and monitor blood glucose levels twice daily.
* **Clinical Area:** Blood Pressure Management
**SMART Goal:** Maintain blood pressure below 130/80 mmHg consistently.
**Action Plan:** Continue Lisinopril, monitor blood pressure at home twice weekly, and attend follow-up appointments.
**3. Actions to Be Taken by the Patient**
* Take medications as prescribed.
* Attend all scheduled appointments with GP, dietician, and ophthalmologist.
* Follow a healthy diet, low in saturated fats and sugars.
* Engage in regular physical activity (30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week).
* Monitor blood glucose levels and blood pressure as instructed.
**4. Treatment and Services the Patient is Likely to Need Including Allied Health Referrals**
- **Service/Referral Type:** Dietician
**Provider/Organisation:** Local Dietician Clinic
**Purpose/Details:** Dietary advice and education for diabetes management.
**Frequency/Timing:** Monthly for the first three months, then as needed.
- **Service/Referral Type:** Ophthalmology
**Provider/Organisation:** Local Eye Clinic
**Purpose/Details:** Annual eye exam to screen for diabetic retinopathy.
**Frequency/Timing:** Annually.
**5. Patient Consent & Documentation**
Patient has consented to the preparation of this plan and sharing with multidisciplinary team
Patient / carer offered a copy of the plan
Patient consented to plan being uploaded to My Health Record