Mercer, S.W. , Gunn, J. and Wyke, S. (2011) Improving the health of people with multimorbidity: the need for prospective cohort studies. Journal of Comorbidity, 1(1), pp. 4-7.
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Abstract
The dramatic rise in long-term conditions (LTCs) represents a major challenge for individuals, families, and health care systems worldwide. Due to the scale of this rise, the management of patients with LTCs largely falls within the domain of primary rather than secondary care, at least in countries with well-developed primary care systems. For example, in the UK, which has a comprehensive primary care system based around general practice (trained family physicians working in multidisciplinary teams) and funded by the National Health Service (NHS), primary care contacts account for around 90% of the total activity of the NHS, and patients with LTCs account for 80% of general practice consultations. Effective primary care and community-based management of people with LTCs is thus a top priority.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Wyke, Professor Sally and Mercer, Professor Stewart |
Authors: | Mercer, S.W., Gunn, J., and Wyke, S. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Social Scientists working in Health and Wellbeing College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > General Practice and Primary Care |
Journal Name: | Journal of Comorbidity |
Journal Abbr.: | JOC |
Publisher: | Swiss Medical Press |
ISSN: | 2235-042X |
Published Online: | 01 January 2011 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2011 Swiss Medical Press |
First Published: | First published in Journal of Comorbidity 1(1):4-7 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher |
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