The Diabetes Care Improvement Package (DCIP) is appreciated by general practice as a flexible support for caring for patients with diabetes in Canterbury, a recent report shows.
DCIP was introduced in 2012 to support general practice to improve systematic diabetes care for people in Canterbury, with an emphasis on high needs/high risk patients. The funding recognises that general practice is in the best position to determine the best type of care for their diabetic patients.
Practices in Canterbury complete a narrative report every two years detailing how funding has been used to support patients. A summary of this data is presented in the DCIP Narrative Report Summary, available by clicking here.
In a letter to general practices, Canterbury Clinical Network Integrated Diabetes Services Development Group (IDSDG) Chair, Mark McGinn said 100% of general practices in Canterbury completed the reporting.
“The narrative report identified some good examples of innovative practice, suggestions and opportunities for improving services.”
“The IDSDG looks forward to continuing to work with the sector on improving the care of our diabetes population.
The reporting found that most practices use the funding for subsidised nurse or GP consultations with patients. Sixty-nine per cent of respondents felt the DCIP was beneficial for their patients. They appreciate the flexibility to use the funding as needed to enable patients to get help with their diabetes. The findings show that pre-diabetes is seen as a key area of need.
Click here to read the summary.