Chronic Disease
Synonyms
Chronic Diseases
Chronic Illness
Chronic Illnesses
Chronically Ill
Disease, Chronic
Diseases, Chronic
Illness, Chronic
Illnesses, Chronic
Diseases which have one or more of the following characteristics: they are permanent, leave residual disability, are caused by nonreversible pathological alteration, require special training of the patient for rehabilitation, or may be expected to require a long period of supervision, observation, or care. (Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed)
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