Chronic Disease Management & General Practice Management Plans
Structured care plans are available to help manage long-term conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and arthritis. BMC GPs and nurses work in partnership with allied health providers and specialists to deliver coordinated care.
There are two types of care plans that can be prepared by a General Practitioner (GP) under the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) program:
- GP Management Plan (GPMP)
- Team Care Arrangements (TCAs)
If you have both a GPMP and TCAs in place, you may be eligible for Medicare rebates for certain allied health services. These services must be directly related to the management of your chronic condition, and eligibility is assessed by your GP.
A chronic medical condition is one that has been (or is likely to be) present for six months or more – examples include asthma, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and stroke. There is no set list of eligible conditions; however, these plans are designed to support patients who require a structured, team-based approach to ongoing care.
A GP Management Plan (GPMP) provides an organised strategy for managing chronic illness.
A Team Care Arrangement (TCA) supports patients who need care from multiple providers by ensuring collaboration between your GP and other health or care professionals.
Once a plan is in place, it should be reviewed regularly. These reviews ensure that your health goals are being met and allow for any necessary changes to your care plan.
COPD & Asthma Care
BMC GPs and nurses support patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) through personalised management plans, medication reviews, lung function testing, and lifestyle support to help optimise respiratory health.
Dietitian
Tracy Harb, our visiting dietitian from A Healthy Plate, consults at Bungendore Medical Centre once a month, usually on a Saturday. She provides individualised nutritional advice for chronic disease management, general wellness, and lifestyle-related conditions.
Appointments can be booked through our reception.
To learn more, visit: https://ahealthyplate.com.au
Ear Syringing
Ear syringing is offered at Bungendore Medical Centre but is not available with all doctors. If you require this service, please ensure you specify this when booking so we can allocate you to the appropriate GP.
Family Planning & Women’s Health
BMC GPs provide confidential and compassionate care across all areas of women’s health, including:
- Contraception advice
- Family planning
- Cervical screening
- Menopause support
- Fertility discussions
- Shared pregnancy care
- Medical termination of pregnancy
Dr Sherley also provides care in her role as a Sexual Health Physician, offering specialist expertise in:
- HIV
- Hepatitis
- Menopause
- Women’s and Men’s Sexual Health
- Sexual Health Screening
- Genital Dermatology
- Transgender Medicine
To see Dr Sherley as a Sexual Health Physician, please request a referral from your usual GP.
General Health
BMC GPs provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages, addressing acute and chronic health concerns, routine check-ups, and preventative screenings. Our focus is on supporting your overall wellbeing through personalised, professional care.
Home Visits by Arrangement
Home visits can be arranged for patients who are unable to attend the clinic due to illness or mobility concerns. Please contact reception to discuss eligibility, and availability.
Immunisations (Including Flu and Pneumonia)
BMC nurses provide a full range of immunisations for children, adults, and travellers, including:
- Routine childhood vaccinations
- Seasonal flu shots
- Pneumonia vaccines
Immunisation helps protect individuals and the broader community from preventable diseases.
View the current NSW Health vaccination schedule:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/schedule.aspx
Minor Procedures – Including Skin Checks and Skin Lesion Removal
BMC GPs are experienced in performing minor surgical procedures, including:
- Skin lesion removal
- Mole checks
- Cyst treatment
- Other skin-related care
All procedures include appropriate follow-up and histopathology when required. In most instances, an appointment with your GP will be necessary to ascertain a course of action, and a subsequent appointment will be needed to carry out the procedure in the treatment room. Please discuss with reception when booking.
Pathology – Blood Tests and Breath Tests Only
Capital Pathology offers blood and breath testing at Bungendore Medical Centre:
- Monday and Thursday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (by appointment only)
If you require a blood or breath test, you can book online using the ‘Book Appointment’ link below or call our reception team.
For all other types of pathology services, please contact Capital Pathology directly to check whether they can be arranged at Bungendore Medical Centre or where your nearest service location is.
Not sure how to prepare? You can find helpful information and preparation guides here:
https://www.capitalpath.com.au/patients/patient-information-sheets/
Please ensure that you have all the appropriate paperwork before attending as we are not always able to retrieve another copy, even if the original was provided by BMC.
Prevention & Wellness
Preventative health is a cornerstone of care at Bungendore Medical Centre. The BMC GPs offer:
- Health assessments
- Screening programs
- Lifestyle advice
This helps patients stay healthy and detect potential health concerns early.
Psychology
Our in-house psychologists Mercedes Pasco and David Cleverly are available to support patients experiencing a range of mental health challenges, including but not limited to:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
- Stress
Learn more about Mercedes Pasco:
www.mercedespasco.com.au
Learn more about David Cleverly:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1182952761737856/user/100063500894784/
Appointments can be made via reception with a valid mental health care plan and/or referral.
Social Worker
Our social worker (through Journeys Continue) is available to assist with, among other things:
- Emotional support
- Access to community services
- Help during difficult life events
- Connecting individuals and families with appropriate resources
Appointments can be made with the Bungendore Medical Centre reception.
To learn more, visit: https://journeyscontinue.com.au/Work/
Work/School/Travel Exams
Medical assessments for work, school, or travel can be arranged with BMC GPs. These may include:
- Fitness to work assessments
- Health clearance for travel
- School health checks
Appropriate documentation will be provided upon completion.
BMC Policy
The Bungendore Medical Centre is committed to preventative medicine. We utilise reminder systems for cervical screening, tests, blood tests, cholesterol checks, immunisations and health checks.
It is the policy of this practice to enrol patients in appropriate reminder systems.
Please let your doctor know if you do not wish to participate in our reminder service.
Specialist Referrals
Specialist referrals will NOT be written without an appointment or without prior arrangement with a doctor.
Pathology Results
Patients are asked to make follow up appointments to receive pathology results.
Availability of Doctor by Telephone
Doctors are usually NOT available to be contacted by telephone during surgery hours. If appropriate your call may be put through to the nurse. A message can be taken for the Doctors but they may not get back to you the same day.
Medical Certificates
Medical Certificates carry a legal obligation for the doctor and can only be issued if a consultation takes place. Medical Certificates cannot be backdated.
Workers’ Compensation & Third Party Claims
Patients will be responsible for these accounts at the time of consultation unless a claim number is provided at the time of examination. Should a claim subsequently become disputed then the liability for payment will revert to the patient for settlement within 30 days.
Privacy and Confidentiality
You can download the full privacy policy below.
Your medical record is a confidential document. It is the policy of this practice to maintain security of personal health information at all times and to ensure that this information is only available to authorised members of staff.