Continuing Care: The Management of Chronic DiseaseJohn Hasler, Theo Schofield Now in a new edition, this volume provides extensive coverage of the growing role of general practice in caring for those afflicted with long-term diseases. All chapters have been thoroughly revised and updated, and all major chronic diseases are covered, including asthma, bronchitis, diabetes, and epilepsy. New chapters provide full treatment of occupational medicine, and chest, heart, and neurological problems. The text also includes information on performance review and patient education, as well as drug therapy and psychological aspects of disease, while illustrating how good practice management and organization can make a vital difference in quality of care. |
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The size and nature of the problem | 3 |
Psychological aspects of chronic disease | 17 |
Social aspects of chronic illness | 47 |
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