Figure 1. The annual consultation flow in the Chronic Care Model.
The new Chronic Care Model consists of three consultations conducted with four-months intervals focusing on 1) pharmacological treatment, 2) external loads, and 3) lifestyle issues, respectively. Additionally, a fourth ad hoc consultation, ”Taboo”, was introduced to cover typical taboo subjects (e.g., impotence, incontinence, and psychological issues) when needed.