| Life Modification Program |
Program OfficerPauline Pollard, 5229 1922
Quicklinks:New Eligibility Criteria For LMPFacilitators of LMP's Program SummaryThe purpose of the Lifestyle Modification Program (LMP) is to prevent high risk people from developing type 2 diabetes. EligibilityEligibility is defined as: A person aged 40-49 years and Indigenous patients between 15-54 years with a high risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes as determined by the Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool Patients must not have Diabetes or attended a previous LMP. Under the national program, a GP can refer these patients to an LMP under Health Assessment item numbers:
Practice Nurses and Registered Aboriginal Health Workers may assist GP’s in performing the Health Assessment. The time that a Practice Nurse or Registered Aboriginal Health Worker spends in assisting with a Health Assessment may be added to the time taken by the GP to complete the assessment. Program contentsThe content of the Lifestyle Modification Program must be delivered over 6-7 sessions and include:
Group size in any particular program will not exceed 15 clients
CostThe program is free for pensioners ands health care card holders. A total cost of $50 will apply to all other participants. Program accreditationNationally consistent service delivery across all LMPs will be facilitated by an accreditation process based on agreed, evidence based LMP service standards. GP feedbackFacilitators must provide a report back to the participant's GP on program completion Updates/latest developmentsAs of 1 February 2010, all referrals to Diabetes Prevention programs (LIFE & LMP) should be sent directly to thge Program Facilitator of choice. Please access the 'Diabetes Prevention Programs' brochure here for the facilitator contact details.
Resources/TemplatesLife! Taking Action on Diabetes Recall letter MD2,MD3 or BP AUSDRISK (Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool) - PDF AUSDRISK (Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool)- MD2, MD3 or BP Life! and LMP referral form MD2, MD3 & BP Life! and LMP Referral Form - PDF Referral Pathway to Identify Patients At Risk of type 2 Diabetes
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