Living with Long Term Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
Define “Long term condition” (LTCs)
A
One that cannot be currently cured but can be controlled with medication / therapies
2
Q
Give 4 examples of Long-term conditions
A
Diabetes
Arthritis
COPD
Heart disease
3
Q
What is an “Expert Patient”?
A
A patient who develops greater expertise around the management of their conditions
4
Q
Define “Stigma”
A
Deliberate exclusion of certain types of person
