Scheme Objectives
- To provide convenient screening services for diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension (HT)
- To provide a tailored health management plan for Scheme Participant to control risk factors for chronic diseases
- To prevent chronic diseases at an early stage, thus reducing related complications
- To realise the goal of “Family Doctor for All”
Scheme Content
Screening Services
- Family Doctor will perform assessment and arrange investigations for screening
- Family Doctor will arrange blood test(s) at designated medical laboratory
- Family Doctor will explain investigation report and diagnosis, and formulate appropriate health management plan
Health Management Plan
- Family Doctor will provide a maximum of six subsidised consultations annually to Scheme Participant diagnosed with HT and/or DM, while those with prediabetes will be offered a maximum of four subsidised consultations annually together with the necessary medications
- Family Doctor will arrange necessary laboratory tests and examinations as required
- DHC/DHCE will arrange nurse clinic and/or allied health services according to referral by the Family Doctor and condition of the Scheme Participant
Coordination and Support from DHC/DHCE
- To follow up and coordinate health management plan of Scheme Participant
- To set health goals together with Scheme Participant based on Family Doctor’s suggestion
- To enhance Scheme Participant’s self-health management, promote Scheme Participant empowerment and help to build a healthy lifestyle
Caring Services
Family Doctor for All (Press above icon to know more details)
Comprehensive Care
Personalised Case Management
Integrated Care by Professional Team
eHealth App Support
Government Subsidy (Press above icon to know more details)
Incentive Mechanism (Press above icon to know more details)
Eligibility
- Hong Kong residents aged 45 or above*
- No known history of diabetes mellitus or hypertension
- Visit a DHC/DHCE and register as a member, join eHRSS, enrol in the Scheme and choose a Family Doctor
* Holding (1) a valid Hong Kong Identity Card within the meaning of the Registration of Persons Ordinance (Cap. 177), except those who obtained their Hong Kong Identity Card by virtue of a previous permission to land or remain in Hong Kong granted to them and such permission has expired or ceased to be valid, or (2) a valid Certificate of Exemption within the meaning of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap.115)