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Using EPC items to optimise chronic disease management (ES-8033)
This tutorial, presented by Robyn Chambers, discusses those Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Medicare items applicable for the assessment and management of patients with chronic disease – either in the office or in the home. How to apply the EPC items and the specific eligibility criteria are also covered.

Learning Objectives:

Be able to use Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) items to optimise the care of Australians with chronic disease
Be aware of the Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) items in the Medicare Benefits Schedule in Australia that are applicable to the management of people with chronic disease

This education program is developed and delivered for the University of Queensland, by University of Queensland (UQ) Health Insitu. UQ Health Insitu is the lifelong learning arm of the University of Queensland Faculty of Health Sciences.

Expert presenter:
Ms Robyn Chambers
Robyn has 16 years' experience as a domiciliary nurse and 3 years as a community health hospital liaison with the Princess Alexander hospital, Brisbane. Robyn also held the position of service co-ordinator on the Team Care Co-ordinated Trial (Brisbane North Division of GP’s.) She is currently the Community Practice Nurse at the Camp Hill Medical Centre in Brisbane, QLD.

References:
[1] Australian Government, Department of Healthcare and ageing. Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Online. Viewed on 19/12/2006, at: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/mbsonline-downloads

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Extended Course: Chronic Disease Management in General Practice

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