Chronic Care Management

Conditions We Help Manage:

• Diabetes
• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
• High Cholesterol
• Asthma and COPD
• Thyroid Disorders
• Heart Disease and Obesity

Our Chronic Care Approach:

• Regular Monitoring and Lab Testing
• Medication Adjustments
• Diet and Lifestyle Counseling
• Coordination with Specialists
• Patient Education and Support

Chronic Care Management FAQs:

1. How often should I see my provider for Chronic Care Management?
   Depending on your condition, you may need visits every 3 to 6 months for monitoring and treatment adjustments.
2. Can I live a normal life with a chronic illness?
   Absolutely—with proper management, many people with chronic conditions lead full, active lives.

What is Chronic care?

Chronic care refers to any health condition that lasts three or more months. Half of all adults and about 8% of children in the United States suffer from a chronic condition. In many cases, these chronic conditions limit activity, affect the quality of life, and are often disabling.

Although not all Chronic care are lifelong, many are. These lifelong chronic conditions need ongoing medical management to monitor and treat the disease and prevent the worsening of symptoms.

What is Chronic Care Management?

At Fulshear Family Medicine, Chronic Care Management is an integrated program aimed at helping you get the best medical care possible to improve your understanding and management of your Chronic care and prevent it from worsening.

Some of the Chronic care the team provides management for include:

• Asthma
• Congestive heart failure (CHF)
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Thyroid dysfunction
• Gastrointestinal problems
• Headaches
• Depression and anxiety
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

It’s not unusual for someone to suffer from more than one Chronic care, which can complicate care if you don’t have one medical provider managing all of your needs, from medication to treatment, and coordinating with specialists. 

What Can I Expect During Chronic Care Management?

You can expect comprehensive and compassionate care from the team at Fulshear Family Medicine for the management of your Chronic care. The team screens and monitors your health, provides regular check-ups, and assists with coordinating any special treatment you may need. The experienced team also assists with the management of medication, which is important for those who require multiple prescriptions.

The team spends time talking to you about your condition, the treatments you need, and what you can do at home to improve your overall health. 

Fulshear Family Medicine is a full-service practice and offers on-site diagnostic testing, including stress tests, echocardiograms, and pulmonary function tests to assist with screening. The practice also has an on-site laboratory, which is often used to help monitor blood sugar for those with diabetes. 

Chronic care require ongoing care to assist with the management of medication, referral to specialists, and screening for related complications. To get the comprehensive care you need from a team who cares, contact Fulshear Family Medicine by phone or online today.