LMP

Lifestyle Modification Program

NOW TAKING REFERRALS – ITEM 713

WHAT is the Lifestyle Modification Program?

• Provided by accredited health professionals (diabetes educators, exercise physiologists and dieticians) it involves 10 hours of small group education over six months.
• Patients learn about healthy eating, exercising and staying motivated.
• It involves moderate physical exercise and supports participants in making lasting changes.

WHICH providers are accredited & can I refer to?

UNSW Lifestyle Clinic
38 Botany St, Randwick NSW 2031
Ph: 9385 3352 Fax: 9385 3195

WHO is eligible for the subsidy?

• If you have billed a 710, 713 or 717 and the patient has scored ≥15 on AUSDRISK (but DOES NOT have diabetes) they can attend the program for only $50.00 with UNSW Lifestyle Clinic and $10 with Diabetes Australia – NSW (full cost is $264.00).
• Health care and concession card holders receive the course for free.

HOW To Refer?

• Fill in the AUSDRISK and General Practitioner Referral Form
• PDF and Electronic versions of the AUSDRISK and the GP Referral Form are available below
• Call the Division on 9389 0874 for a Diabetes Unique Identifier (DUI) and fax the referral to the Division on 9387 4175 for processing.

Lifestyle Modification Referral Process

For more information please contact Candi on 9389 0874 ext 203.

 Type 2 Diabetes Risk Evaluation Item 713 (updated 01 October 2008)

The Type 2 Diabetes Risk Evaluation (MBS Items 713) was released on 1 July 2008 as part of the 'COAG - reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes' initiative to address the significant growth in type 2 diabetes in Australia. This MBS item enables GPs to review patients aged 40 to 49 years (inclusive) who are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes and instigate early interventions to assist in the prevention of type 2 diabetes.

	Type 2 Diabetes Patient Eligibility Tool
	Type 2 Diabetes Risk Evaluation Fact Sheet
	Type 2 Diabetes Risk Evaluation Q and A
	Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool
	Type 2 Diabetes Lifestyle Modification Program (LMP)
	Type 2 Diabetes Lifestyle Modification Program GP Referral

Accredited LMP Providers: Type 2 Diabetes Risk Evaluation Item 713 (updated 01 October 2008).

	Application for Accreditation
	Business and Financial information form
	Facilitator Application
	Lifestyle Modification Program Application
	Site Details Form
	Lifestyle Modification Referral Process
	Standards for LMP Providers (Oct 2008)
	Type 2 Diabetes Lifestyle Modification Program GP Referral
	Completion of Intensive Phase Feedback form
	End Program Feedback Form

Applications need to be mailed to:

LMP Accreditation
Department of Health and Ageing
MDP 4
GPO Box 9848
CANBERRA ACT 2601

Please contact the Division for further information on this program or how to become an LMP Provider

Candi Madziar 9389 0874 ext 203
 

Department of Health Enhanced Primary Care Program

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Diabetes-Risk_Evaluation