Managing long-term conditions and chronic illness in primary care: a guide to good practice [E-Book]

This book draws together the key issues in managing long-term conditions (LTC) and provides a practical and accessible guide for nurses and allied health professionals in the primary care environment. Contents include: social and political background; physical, psychological and psychosocial impact of living with a LTC and social influences on health; case management and disease-specific care management; importance of self-management; motivational interviewing; effective management of people with a long-term condition; case scenarios; nutritional and medication management.