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Reflections on the care of the chronically ill
South African Family Practice | Vol 45, No 1 | a2008 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/safp.v45i1.2008
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Submitted: 25 September 2011 | Published: 31 December 2003
Submitted: 25 September 2011 | Published: 31 December 2003
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I. Couper, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, South AfricaFull Text:
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A significant amount of any family physician's lime is spent caring for patients with chronic illnesses. Six principles which can aide this caring process are continuity of care, understanding on the part of doctors and patients, participation of patients and their families in their own care, modification of lifestyle, facilitation of adherence to treatment, and a standard management framework. Personal reflections on these principles are shared.
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chronically ill
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