Chronic disease management
Diabetes, heart disease, asthma, COPD, arthritis and more, managed with GP Management Plans and regular reviews. Care plans are bulk billed where eligible.
East Hills Medical Centre manages long-term conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma, COPD, arthritis and chronic kidney disease through structured care plans and regular reviews. A GP Management Plan sets out your goals, medications, monitoring and the other health professionals involved; a Team Care Arrangement adds Medicare-subsidised visits to allied health providers such as a podiatrist, physiotherapist, dietitian or diabetes educator. Care plans and their reviews are bulk billed for eligible patients on weekdays. The practice runs a recall system, so you receive a reminder when a review, blood test or check is due. Dr Sajid Siddiqi and Dr Robyn White both have a particular interest in chronic disease, and physiotherapy and podiatry are available in the same building. Book a long consultation to start a care plan, and bring your current medication list and any recent results from other providers.
Conditions managed
- Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes
- High blood pressure and high cholesterol
- Heart disease and atrial fibrillation
- Asthma and COPD
- Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis
- Chronic kidney disease
- Chronic pain
- Thyroid conditions
How a care plan works
- Assessment. A long consultation to review your conditions, medications and goals.
- Plan. Your GP writes a GP Management Plan and, where other providers are involved, a Team Care Arrangement.
- Allied health. A Team Care Arrangement gives access to up to five Medicare-rebated allied health visits per calendar year.
- Review. Reviews are scheduled, usually every three to six months, and the practice sends a reminder.
Diabetes care in the practice
Diabetes care includes HbA1c and kidney monitoring, blood pressure and cholesterol management, foot checks with the visiting podiatrist, retinal screening referrals, and the annual diabetes cycle of care. Patients can also be registered with MyMedicare so the practice is recognised as their regular GP.
Working with other providers
The practice shares care with specialists, hospital clinics, community nursing and allied health. If you see providers elsewhere, bring their letters or ask them to send results to the practice so your plan stays current.
Questions patients ask
Are care plans bulk billed?
Yes, GP Management Plans, Team Care Arrangements and their reviews are bulk billed for eligible patients on weekdays. They are not available on Sundays.
How many allied health visits does a care plan cover?
A Team Care Arrangement provides Medicare rebates for up to five allied health visits per calendar year in total, shared across providers such as podiatry, physiotherapy and dietetics.
Can I get my scripts without an appointment once I have a plan?
Repeat prescriptions still need a consultation so your doctor can check the medication is still right for you. Existing patients can request repeats through HotDoc and the doctor will review the request.
Book an appointment
Online through HotDoc at any hour, or call reception on (02) 9773 3676 during opening hours. Mon to Fri 8:30am to 5pm, Sun 9am to 2pm.