This essential guide takes a holistic, patient-centred approach and covers:
-The epidemiology and demography of specific conditions
-Relevant policies supporting health care-Physical, social, physiological, spiritual, cultural and environment issues
-Case histories and scenarios to illustrate aspects of need
Table of Contents: Fundamental Aspects of Long-Term Conditions
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Dr John Fowler
Introduction
Chapter 1
Long-term conditions in context
Chapter 2
Diabetes
Chapter 3
Heart failure
Chapter 4
Stroke
Chapter 5
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chapter 6
Rheumatoid arthritis
Chapter 7
Parkinson’s disease
Chapter 8
Living with a frayed brain: a patient perspective
Chapter 9
Living with MS and stroke: a carer’s perspective
Chapter 10
Dementia
Chapter 11
Severe and enduring mental illness
Chapter 12
The weigh forward
Chapter 13
Problem alcohol use
Chapter 14
Palliative care
Chapter 15
Collaborative working
Chapter 16
Using technology to manage health care
Index