Chronic Disease Management ? North Shore Chronic Disease Services

Chronic disease is a major contributor to reduced quality of life, loss of productivity/income, and increased hospitalization. Having the knowledge, skills and confidence in managing your own health and navigating within the social and medical systems are critical.   

For Clients living with a Chronic Condition...

Our Chronic Disease Nurses can help: 

• Increase understanding, skills, and confidence in managing your health condition(s), medication and role in chronic disease management.  

• Provide self-management support so you can better advocate and manage your own health.

• Loop back with your family physicians for collaborative patient care
  

For Primary Care Practitioners?

• Benefits in referring:

• Communication with the chronic disease nurse about client care is billable (Bill G14077)

• Improved medical visits when patients have better understanding, skills, and confidence in managing their chronic disease(s)

• Enhanced coordination for patients with multiple care providers  
  

To see a list of all North Shore Chronic Disease Services (NSCDS) listings, visit www.vch.ca/nscds.