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Follow the links below to find information about managing chronic diseases.
Updated May 2008
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Pain & Stress
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Pain and stress are closely connected in many ways. Stress is the body's physical response when it is put under a lot of pressure and called upon to make many changes.
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Aug 2008
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Towards a seamless health system
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Consumers' Health Forum of Australia (CHF)
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The Australian General Practice Network calls for a health system that supports patients to access the care, resources and information they need, and encourages prevention of illness and management of chronic conditions.
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Jul 2008
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National chronic disease strategy
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The National Chronic Disease Strategy is a national approach to chronic disease prevention and management.
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Apr 2008
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Rural Primary Health Projects
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Primary Health Projects Sub-Program is a part of the Rural Primary Health Program.
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Apr 2008
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Allied health (individual) services under Medicare
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Medicare rebates for certain allied health services are available for patients with chronic conditions and complex care needs on referral from their GP.
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Feb 2008
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Ciclesonide versus placebo for chronic asthma in adults and children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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In asthma, inflammation (swelling in the wall) narrows the airway and is the main factor giving rise to asthmatic symptoms of cough, wheeze, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) which are given usually more than once da...
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Feb 2008
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Multidisciplinary case conferencing
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Information on Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) case conferencing, including item descriptors, explanatory notes, questions and answers (for providers and consumers), a case study and a checklist.
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Feb 2008
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Ciclesonide versus other inhaled steroids for chronic asthma in children and adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Inhaled corticosteroids, such as budesonide, beclomethasone or fluticasone, which have been available for many years, have proven to be an important therapy for controlling the inflammation caused by asthma. They are given usually twice daily, and are r...
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Jan 2008
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CLIMATE (Clinical Management and Treatment Education) GP
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Clinical Management and Treatment Education (CLIMATE)
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CLIMATE Recovery Courses provide health information to people under the care of a clinician to help them learn how to manage their disorder better. Climate has Recovery Courses for Anxiety, Asthma, Arthritis, Cancer, Depression, Diabetes, Heart Failure and Incontinence.
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Jan 2008
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GP chronic disease management for people with a chronic medical condition
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Patient Information Sheet: A GP Management Plan (GPMP) can help people with chronic medical conditions by providing an organised approach to care. A GPMP is a plan of action that you have agreed with your GP.
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Jan 2008
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Intravenous immunoglobulin for myasthenia gravis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Intravenous immunoglobulin for myasthenia gravisMyasthenia gravis is characterised by fluctuating weakness and muscles that tire easily. An acute increase in symptoms can be life-threatening because of swallowing difficulties or respiratory failure. Mya...
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Nov 2007
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Allied health services under Medicare - fact sheet
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Information regarding the Medicare items for individual allied health services for people with chronic conditions and complex care needs.
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Nov 2007
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Chronic illness
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Inspire Foundation
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A chronic illness is an illness that is permanent or long lasting. This fact sheet has information on ways to manage your illness and to ensure you have the best support.
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Jul 2007
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Mental health - care plans
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Better Health Channel
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Care plans are for people who have several health care providers working with them. A care plan puts down on paper who is providing which services to meet the person's mental health needs.
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Apr 2007
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Education interventions for adults who attend the emergency room for acute asthma
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Self-management and education plans are widely recommended for treating chronic asthma; however, despite widespread endorsement of this intervention acute asthma continues to affect a large number of adults globally. We reviewed evidence from randomised...
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Apr 2007
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Calcium and phosphate
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Kidney Health Australia
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Information on maintaining the calcium and phosphate balance with kidney disease
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Apr 2007
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