Hello Breast Cancer Network Australia have identified 5 advocacy priorities for 2018. These will be the 5 key areas on our agenda this year and where our focus and energies will be directed. Pleas...
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Thank you for letting us know this information. I too, was unaware there was a qualifying period of 6 months. I have had a look into this and the Department of Health website states that:
A chronic medical condition is one that has been (or is likely to be) present for six months or longer, for example, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, musculoskeletal conditions and stroke. There is no list of eligible conditions; however, the CDM items are designed for patients who require a structured approach, including those requiring ongoing care from a multidisciplinary team.
Whether a patient is eligible for CDM services is a clinical judgement for the GP, taking into account the patient’s medical condition and care needs, as well as the general guidance set out in the MBS.
Breast cancer clearly fits under this banner as it is a medical condition that is likely to be present for six months or longer and is actually stated as an example in this description. It does however go on to explain that a patients eligibility is the GPs decision. I would suggest possibly seeing another GP and discussing your options further.
Please feel free to get in touch if you would like any further information. My email is ftansley@bcna.org.au
Thank you for letting us know this information. I too, was unaware there was a qualifying period of 6 months. I have had a look into this and the Department of Health website states that:
A chronic medical condition is one that has been (or is likely to be) present for six months or longer, for example, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, musculoskeletal conditions and stroke. There is no list of eligible conditions; however, the CDM items are designed for patients who require a structured approach, including those requiring ongoing care from a multidisciplinary team.
Whether a patient is eligible for CDM services is a clinical judgement for the GP, taking into account the patient’s medical condition and care needs, as well as the general guidance set out in the MBS.
Breast cancer clearly fits under this banner as it is a medical condition that is likely to be present for six months or longer and is actually stated as an example in this description. It does however go on to explain that a patients eligibility is the GPs decision. I would suggest possibly seeing another GP and discussing your options further.
Please feel free to get in touch if you would like any further information. My email is ftansley@bcna.org.au