Managing long-term conditions and chronic illness in primary care

Social and political background; Physical, psychological and psychosocial impact of living with an LTC and social influences on health; Care management and disease-specific care management; Importance of self-management; Health behaviour change and motivational interviewing; How to identify a person with a long-term condition; Effective management of people with a long-term condition; Evidence-based practice; Case scenarios; Nutritional and medication management; Afterword

Reflecting recent changes in treatment, the nurse’s role and the patient journey and including additional content on rehabilitation, palliative care, and non-medical prescribing, this fully updated new edition highlights the key issues in managing long-term conditions. It provides a practical and accessible guide for nurses and allied health professionals in the primary care environment