Diabetes is gradually evolving, the newly discovered diabetes treatment differs significantly from the diabetes established for many years, and the necessary treatment and medication programs vary depending on the duration and complications of the disease.
Effective treatment requires collaboration between many health care professionals, including primary health care physicians, endocrine and diabetes specialists, diabetic counselors, dieticians, pediatricians, and others, and patients must be directed to the most appropriate health facility and health care specialist.
An in-depth survey of healthcare professionals (HSCH 2015-4) found that Qatar health professionals face challenges in guiding patients to obtain appropriate care in the right place and time, and only 58% of health facilities provide formal training for medical staff in internationally approved guidelines.
Through this pillar, the strategy will do the following:
- The new model for diabetes care is presented in clear paths: They are screened, educated, monitored and treated, and all health care institutions will use the same pathways in diagnosis and treatment, providing consistent, high-quality care in all health facilities, and will provide health care and support services by an integrated health care team.
- The task of the family doctor and primary health care doctors will be to check the medical examination, diagnose diabetes and identify risk factors, providing basic preventive care and health education. Some patients are converted into diabetes clinics and specialists to receive specialized care.
- Diabetes specialists and secondary care professionals focus on treating complex diabetes or multiples.
- Healthcare centers, health clubs, healing, annual screening, follow-up and supportive care through health education provide advice and coordinate care through non-medical personnel trained in prevention and early detection of cancer.
Information will be provided through effective channels to show patients access to care, predictable standards, and care is coordinated via hotlines and central coordinates, or via mobile applications.
- All healthcare workers will be trained in basics of diabetes education, early detection of diabetes, information registration and patient pathways, and by 2022 this will be within the daily routine of most doctors, nurses, educators, and other health professionals, and be able to do screening immediately if necessary.
In addition, health care professionals in different institutions will have a clear and specific role to play in the care of diabetes patients.
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Primary health care physicians will treat and care for diabetics who do not need specialists. These doctors focus on lifestyle interventions and treatments to prevent or slow the development of the disease.
- Clinically trained nurses and trained technicians focus on ensuring annual diabetes care plans are followed and regular review of commitment and progress of the plan.
- The mentors facilitate patient empowerment, They provide necessary lifestyle-focused training and help patients manage their health.
- The mentors receive support from community volunteers who may be other patients, caregivers, social workers or other non-medical personnel.
What does this mean for patient?
What does this mean for healthcare specialists?
