Chronic Disease Management of Co-morbid Depression, Heart Disease and Diabetes - Stage 2

This project aims to develop a system of care for patients with co-morbid depression, heart disease or diabetes. The project will maintain and build on the work of the Evidence-based Best Practice Clinical Pathways and Chronic Disease Management -Stage 1 projects.

This is a collaborative project funded by the Department of Human Services – Victoria; the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing; the Department of Health South Australia, Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health; and beyondblue, the National Depression Initiative. The project is due for completion in December 2008.