The Drayton Valley PCN’s Chronic Disease Management Program is currently
under development. However, once this program is operating the PCN, working
closely with family physicians, will provide services to support those patients
dealing with chronic diseases. As with all PCN programs, these services are
offered free of charge.
Initially the PCN will focus on the following chronic diseases:
The PCN will offer:
Resources for newly diagnosed patients such as information about the
disease, and newly developed research
Counselling to help deal with the effects of living with a disease
Education on tools and strategies to manage the disease effectively such as
nutrition, medication management, and exercise
Regular follow-up to ensure the most appropriate medical action is being
taken
The Drayton Valley PCN works closely with our group of family physicians and
other health programs in the area to ensure that seamless care is offered to
patients with chronic diseases