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What is the purpose of cardio-renal-metabolic clinics mentioned in the chapter?

Cardio-renal-metabolic clinics aim to provide holistic care for the heart, kidneys, and diabetes in a single joined-up review. They exemplify a 'one-stop shop' model of care delivery that lets a person access all health care essentials in one visit, reducing the burden of multiple appointments and promoting continuity of care.

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  • They provide holistic care for the heart, kidneys, and diabetes together.
  • They are an example of a 'one-stop shop' model where people can access all health care essentials in one review.
  • They help reduce the burden of health care visits and promote continuity of care.
Source:Oxford Handbook of Diabetes Nursing· Macrovascular complications of diabetes: prevention and management· p. 142–148

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