Specialty: General Practitioner
Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) & Reviews
Patient Eligibility & Consent:
"Patient has one or more chronic medical conditions present for ≥6 months. Verbal consent obtained to prepare a GPCCM and to share relevant information with members of the care team, where applicable. Patient agrees to the development and reviews of this plan."
GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP):
Patient Problem or Need or Relevant Condition 1: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Goals - Changes to be Achieved:
- Maintain HbA1c below 7.0%
- Achieve daily blood glucose readings within target range (4.0-7.0 mmol/L fasting, <10.0 mmol/L post-meal)
- Increase physical activity to 30 minutes, 5 times a week
- Required Treatments and Services (Including Patient Actions):
- Continue Metformin 500mg twice daily
- Regular home blood glucose monitoring (before breakfast and 2 hours after main meal)
- Adhere to low glycaemic index diet, limiting processed sugars
- Attend diabetes education group sessions
- Arrangements for Treatment/Services:
- Prescription for Metformin renewed at next GP visit.
- Patient provided with a blood glucose meter and strips; training provided by practice nurse.
- Referral made to local diabetes education programme; first session booked for 15/11/2024.
Patient Problem or Need or Relevant Condition 2: Hypertension
- Goals - Changes to be Achieved:
- Maintain blood pressure below 140/90 mmHg
- Reduce dietary sodium intake
- Lose 5kg in the next 3 months
- Required Treatments and Services (Including Patient Actions):
- Continue Ramipril 5mg once daily
- Regular home blood pressure monitoring (weekly, morning and evening)
- Follow DASH diet principles
- Walk for 30 minutes daily
- Arrangements for Treatment/Services:
- Prescription for Ramipril renewed.
- Patient advised on proper home blood pressure monitoring technique.
- Provided with resources on DASH diet and local walking groups.
Patient Problem or Need or Relevant Condition 3: Chronic Low Back Pain
- Goals - Changes to be Achieved:
- Reduce pain intensity by 50% (from 7/10 to 3-4/10)
- Improve mobility and reduce stiffness
- Return to light gardening activities
- Required Treatments and Services (Including Patient Actions):
- Regular paracetamol 500mg as needed, up to 4 times a day
- Daily stretching exercises for the lower back and core
- Attend physiotherapy sessions
- Avoid prolonged sitting or standing
- Arrangements for Treatment/Services:
- Referral issued to Physiotherapy department at St. Michael's Hospital.
- Patient provided with printouts of recommended exercises.
- Discussion about ergonomic adjustments at home.
Other Problems:
- Elevated cholesterol (managed with diet and exercise)
- Occasional anxiety (managed with mindfulness techniques)
PATIENT ACTIONS:
- Monitor blood glucose and blood pressure daily/weekly and record readings.
- Adhere strictly to medication schedules for diabetes and hypertension.
- Follow recommended dietary changes (low GI, low sodium, DASH principles).
- Engage in physical activity as advised (30 minutes, 5 times a week).
- Complete daily stretching exercises for back pain.
- Attend scheduled appointments (diabetes education, physiotherapy).
- Self-monitor for signs of hypoglycaemia or adverse medication effects.
Service Coordination:
- Practice Nurse: Provides diabetes education, medication reconciliation, and support for blood glucose monitoring.
- Dietitian: Will provide personalised dietary advice for diabetes and hypertension management.
- Physiotherapist: Will assess and provide a tailored exercise programme for chronic low back pain.
Patient given Plan & a copy saved to patient's medical record.
Date Service was Completed: 01/11/2024
Review Date: 01/02/2025