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Health care plans for chronic health problems that last a long time

This Easy Read fact sheet explains chronic health care plans. These plans help people manage health problems that last for a long time.
Who is it for?
People with intellectual disability
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Ways to get better health care, Looking after your health information
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Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
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Health care plans for health problems that last a long time

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Chronic health problems last a long time.  

There are lots of chronic health problems like: 

  • asthma 
  • epilepsy 
  • diabetes. 

 A chronic health care plan can help you with your health problems. 

You can make a health care plan with your doctor. 

This fact sheet says how a chronic health care plan works. 

Chronic health problems last for 6 months or more. There are lots of chronic health problems like:

  • asthma
  • .

A chronic health care plan can help you get the care you need over time.

This fact sheet explains what a chronic health care plan is and how it works. it says that you can make a chronic health care plan with your .

How a chronic health care plan can help you

The fact sheet says a chronic health care plan can:

  • help your doctor plan your health care
  • connect you with different health services
  • help you know what to do.

The fact sheet explains how you can use your plan to help manage your health. It says what to do if you need to change the plan.

We trust this resource

We trust this resource because it is:

  • Made to help, not for profit
  • Made by people who know a lot about the topic
  • Made in Australia

We've checked this resource, and you can follow our guide to know if health information is true and right for you.

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Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing works to get better health and for all Australians, now and for future generations. It is part of the Australian Government.