Chronic disease

National service improvement framework for heart, stroke and vascular disease

This publication identifies aspects of care where Australia might most usefully invest to reduce the impact of heart, stroke and vascular disease.

Summary:

National service improvement framework for heart, stroke and vascular disease: summary (PDF 91 KB)



Framework:

National service improvement framework for heart, stroke and vascular disease (PDF 616 KB large file)

The same publication in smaller sections:

Cover pages (PDF 58 KB) - includes cover page, copyright and contents
Preamble: national service improvement frameworks (PDF 26 KB)
1. Principles guiding the development of the national service improvement framework in heart, stroke and vascular disease (PDF 58 KB)
2. The national service improvement framework in heart, stroke and vascular disease (PDF 46 KB)
3. A focus on prevention (PDF 97 KB)
4. Critical intervention and action points (PDF 47 KB)
5. Reduce the risk of heart, stroke and vascular disease (PDF 80 KB)
6. Early detection, care and support of people with heart, stroke and vascular disease (PDF 123 KB)
7. Care and support during acute episodes (PDF 82 KB)
8. Treatment and support during long term care (PDF 92 KB)
9. Care and support during advanced stages (PDF 59 KB)
10. National priority actions for change (PDF 27 KB)
Acronyms and abbreviations; Glossary; Acknowledgements (PDF 51 KB)
References (PDF 137 KB)

If you are unable to download the PDF documents, you can order hard copies from National Mailing and Marketing on (02) 6269 1080 or health@nationalmailing.com.au (publication code CDM17 for the summary and CDM18 for the full report).



Page last reviewed: 31 March 2011




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