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| Material Type: | Internet resource |
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| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Robert L Kane; Reinhard Priester; Annette M Totten |
| ISBN: | 0801882095 9780801882098 |
| OCLC Number: | 57316728 |
| Description: | xxiii, 302 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Contents: | What's so special about chronic illness care? -- The dimensions of chronic illness -- How the current system fails people with chronic illnesses -- Reorganizing care in the face of chronic illness -- The right health care workers with the right skills -- Patients and families -- Innovative technology -- Prevention -- Paying for chronic care -- The context for reform -- Next steps. |
| Responsibility: | Robert L. Kane, Reinhard Priester, Annette M. Totten. |
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Abstract:
Addressing the challenges of shifting from the primacy of acute illnesses to the predominance of chronic conditions, the authors identify the components necessary to reorganize and reform health care for properly prepared health care workers. This book examines deficiencies in chronic illness care and explores ways to improve it.
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Provides interested readers with a succinct vehicle for becoming conversant on this important topic. -- Jennifer L. Wolff JAMA 2006 This book provides a much needed assessment of the greatest challenges in health care today. -- Germaine Cornelissen Key Reporter 2006 This book is useful for policy makers, health care providers, and educators to address one of the greatest challenges facing the health care system today. Caregiver 2006 Most appealing to thoughtful academics. -- Amasa B. Ford Gerontologist 2006 Read more...
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- Verpleegkunde.
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- Psychosociale aspecten.
- Chronische ziekten.
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- Maladies chroniques -- Soins infirmiers.
- Aidants naturels -- Psychologie.
- Établissements de soins de longue durée -- Administration.
- Chronische Krankheit.
- Medizinische Versorgung.
- Gesundheitspolitik.
- Langzeitbetreuung.