Chronic Disease Monitoring

An annual review is required for all patients with a chronic disease.

The practice continues to invite patients for their annual reviews when they are due. The invite may include a questionnaire to complete and return prior to your review. This will allow the clinician to review and possibly send you a text to either advise that:

• No further review is necessary as we have all the information we need to authorise issue of repeat medication for a further period of 6 to 12 months.
• We will complete the reminder of your annual review virtually (either by a telephone or video call to avoid the need for you to come to the surgery.
• We will need to complete the remainder of your annual review face to face. This is because we need to carry out physical elements to your review, e.g. check your blood pressure, which we cannot do without seeing you.

Annual reviews may include a review of medication and your lifestyle, as well as blood and urine tests. All of this allows us to monitor for any complications and to optimise your treatment going forward. 

Not all chronic diseases are reviewed by doctors. The majority of reviews are more appropriately carried out by the practice Pharmacist or the Practice Nurse. The reception team will book your appointment with the most appropriate clinician.