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Chronic Conditions Manual

Prevention and Management of Chronic Conditions in Rural and Remote Australia

Section 1.

Lifestyle modifications

This section contains best-practice healthy lifestyle information that aims to support clinical practice.
Section 2.

Child health checks

This section provides best-practice recommendations for routine checks from birth to 15 years of age to identify chronic conditions
Section 3.

Adult health checks

This section provides best-practice recommendations for routine checks of people over 15 years of age to identify chronic conditions

About the manual

The Chronic Conditions Manual (CCM) has been developed using contemporary, evidenced literature and best practice frameworks, with use by clinicians as a core aim. Having access to concise nationally accepted management guidelines to address chronic conditions in a clear, consistent and evidenced manner is a vital part of the patient’s journey to a healthier life.

It is our privilege to continue to support the rural and remote health workforce of Queensland and Australia by presenting to you the Chronic Conditions Manual: Prevention and Management of Chronic Conditions in Rural and Remote Australia 2nd edition 2020.

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Disclaimer

The Chronic Conditions Manual is distributed by Queensland Health, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) and Apunipima Cape York Health Council as an information source only and does not replace clinical judgment. The information is provided solely on the basis that readers are responsible for making their own assessment of the matters presented herein and readers are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information. The information does not constitute clinical advice and should not be relied upon as such. Specialist advice in relation to the application of the information presented in this publication must be sought as necessary to ensure the application is clinically appropriate.

In no event shall Queensland Health,the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) or Apunipima Cape York Health Council be liable (including liability for negligence) for any claim, action, proceeding, demand, liability, costs, damages, expenses or loss (including without limitation, direct, indirect, punitive, special or consequential) what so ever brought against or made upon or incurred by Queensland Health, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) or Apunipima Cape York Health Council arising out of or in connection with a person’s use of or reliance on or inability to use the information or instructions provided in this publication, or incorporated into this publication by reference

The Office of Rural and Remote Health would like to particularly acknowledge the Apunipima Cape York Health Council and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) for their substantial support in the continued development of this manual.

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