Does a model of care for chronically ill patients exist in the European Union?

Donata Kurpas

ISSN: 1505-8409

Przewodnik Lekarza/Guide for GPs

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Does a model of care for chronically ill patients exist in the European Union?

Donata Kurpas

Przew Lek 2009; 1: 208-211

Online publish date: 2009/03/18

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The prevalence of chronic diseases was analyzed and the most important indicators for the chronic disease management model underlined in European programmes are presented in the paper. The various elements of the models help to better understand healthcare in general practice. The professionalism of the practice team with new roles, task sharing and the implementation of modern strategies for the care of chronically ill patients provides first of all a new chance for family doctors’ practices in the future.

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Does a model of care for chronically ill patients exist in the European Union?

Donata Kurpas

primary care, chronically ill, family doctor