Complex health states Flashcards
1
Q
what is multimorbility associated with
A
- reduced quality of life
- higher mortality
- poly pharmacy
- higher health service use
1
Q
What is multimorbility
A
- two or more long term conditions
2
Q
multimorbility prevention
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- lifestyle changes
- referrals to GP for support
- treating hyperglycemias and hypercholesterolemia
3
Q
5 steps to apply multimorbility approach
A
- discuss purpose of approach
- establish disease and treatment burden
- establish goals, values and priorities
- review pros and cons of meds
- agree on care plan
