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Chronic Disease Management

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A chronic disease is a long-term health condition that needs ongoing treatment and management.

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The Structured Chronic Disease Management Programme is for patients who have a medical card, and GP Visit card and have a specified chronic disease:  cardiovascular disease, COPD, asthma and type 2 diabetes.

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The Annual chronic disease management prevention programme is for people who have a medical card, GP Visit card or a Health Amendment Act card and have a diagnosis of hypertension or who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease or diabetes, and all adults aged 18+ diagnosed with gestational diabetes or pre-eclampsia since January 1, 2023.

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The prevention programme is designed so that you and your GP can work together on reducing your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes or both.

Structured Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Programme

The Structured Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Programme aims to prevent and manage patient chronic diseases.

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This programme is for patients who have a medical card or GP visit card and have a diagnosis of one or more of the listed conditions below:

  • Type 2 diabetes

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

  • Cardiovascular disease, including:

    • Heart Failure

    • Heart Attack (Angina),

    • Stroke

    • and Irregular Heartbeat (Atrial Fibrillation)

  • Asthma

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To be eligible for the programme you must be aged 18 or over and have a medical card or GP visit card or Health Amendment Act card.

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A chronic disease is a long-term health condition that needs ongoing treatment and management. The programme is designed so that you can work with your GP on:

  • monitoring your condition

  • identifying early treatment

  • supporting the way you manage your condition

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Benefits of the Programme

The programme can help you and your GP to manage your condition and prevent hospital admissions through:

  • structured reviews of your chronic disease with your GP or practice nurse

  • a personalised care plan of your needs, preferences and choices developed and agreed with your GP

  • a review of your care plan and medicine by your GP

  • support to self-manage your condition

  • opportunities for structured education and self-management support

  • early detection of any new conditions you may develop

  • early detection of any complications in your condition

  • care in your community, close to your home

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This content of this page (and links to other sites) is for general information purposes only and does not substitute medical advice. While we endeavour to keep this website up-to-date, errors may occur. We advise all patients to discuss their health concerns with their GP. If you would like to suggest amendments or highlight new information that could be useful to others please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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