Case Study Scenario:
Mr David Williams is a 35-year-old Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) man. He has attended the local base hospital to address flu-like symptoms.
David lives with his partner in a rental property with their two children and three grandchildren and two adopted children. His partner is trying to find employment and is currently on New Start payments.
David has a past history of
- Hypertension
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Osteoarthritis of the knees
David had a history of poorly controlled diabetes and difficulty engaging with the primary healthcare centre as he works shift work as a fly-in fly-out (FIFO) plant operator.
For management of his conditions, David is prescribed the following medications;
Metformin, Irbesartan and Amlodipine, Hydrochlorothiazide, Atorvastatin, and Vitamin D.
Allocated to David's care, you start to establish the care planning with the help of treating team.
What interventions can be planned to help support David's chronic conditions?
Provide at least 2 examples