Why focus on high-quality, integrated Family Medicine model of care?
The Family Medicine Model (FMM) supports people to live healthier lives in their communities, from a healthy birth, to a vibrant old-age free from the burden of disease. It provides a first step to your family's health.
Each person will have a named family practitioner, supported by a professional team, who will provide continuity of care for better health service quality and health outcomes. The FMM will move the primary health care focus from disease treatment to disease prevention. It promotes screening for early diagnosis of risk factors, and disease. It provides better access to specialist services in the community, and effective management of stable chronic conditions, locally, close to home. The FMM reflects a global shift in healthcare management and approach, and will work in partnership with patient, to meet their health goals.
Where are we now?
At the end of 2018, the first phase of the FFM was implemented in 12 PHCC health centers. This ensures that all patients have a named family doctor supported by a multi-disciplinary team. There are integrated electronic medical records, across primary and secondary care, with access for patients through the myHealth Portal. Our new facilities allow us to provide greater access to a wider range of services, improved coordination, integration and seamless delivery across the continuum of health care.
Our goals for 2023
Implement high-quality integrated family medicine model of care
Complete the implementation of FMM across all health centers in mid-2019, expanding core services, and reviewing pathways for key population groups Improve timeliness of service provision, and increase accessibility to care
- Continue the facilities expansion program for new and replacement health centers, and wider access options through technology and innovation
- Expand SMART health checks to the wider population
- Extend the home health care service to include post-natal visits
Deliver comprehensive, integrated and coordinated care
- Enhance NCD services in the community through centralized coordination and case management, a broader range of specialist services, and self-management programs
- Improve local community services for priority population groups
Implement regional specialist hubs
- Expand the scope of primary care to reduce outpatient waiting times, and expand access to diagnostic facilities in the community.