Ill Health

Question 1

What is Chronic Illness?

Answer 1

Comes on more slowly and lasts for a long period of time, sometimes a lifetime. Often physical symptoms can be treated with medication, but not usually cured. Eg, diabetes, heart disease, asthma

Question 2

Physical negative effects of chronic illness

Answer 2

Poor rate of growth, unusual physiological change during puberty, restricted movement.

Question 3

Intellectual negative effects of chronic illness

Answer 3

Disrupted learning because of missing school, difficulties in thinking and problem solving, memory problems.

Question 4

Emotional negative effects of chronic illness

Answer 4

Negative self-concept, stress

Question 5

Social negative effects of chronic illness

Answer 5

Isolation, loss of independence, difficulties developing relationships.

Question 6

How to mange chronic illness

Answer 6

Address the negative PIES. Might use medication to control symptoms, continued schooling while in hospital, counselling.

Question 7

What is Acute Illness?

Answer 7

Starts quickly and lasts for a short period of time. E.g. bacterial and viral infections and heart palpitation.