Chronic Illness Flashcards
1
Q
What makes chronics diseases worse?
A
Poverty, lack of healthcare access, tobacco, alcohol, chronic disease.
2
Q
Most common chronic diseases in the US?
A
Cardio vascular disease, cancer.
Diabetes, kidney failure, limb amputation, blindness
COPD
Obesity, arthritis.
3
Q
Characteristics of chronic conditions (11)
A
More than treating medical condition Many different phases across lifespan Keeping it under control/treatment regimens One can lead to an other Affects the entire family Day to day mgmt Process of discovery Collaborative Expensive Raise ethical issues Living with uncertaninty
