What is the approach to care for patients with stable chronic heart failure?
For patients with stable chronic heart failure, the approach to care may include formal education packages delivered prior to discharge, detailing self-care, with 3-12 optional appointments to optimise medical therapy and reinforce self-care messages. The care approach may also involve explicit partnerships with primary and secondary care, involving individualised and group education, scheduled visits to clinic and GP, and drug titration. The care may also include regular telephone calls after discharge, home visits by healthcare professionals, and monthly contact.