title: [Medicine in chronic conditions].
abstract: Conceptual work on the problem of medicine of chronic diseases. For the definition the aspect of time is important (long-term diseases, permanent diseases, diseases persisting throughout life), disorders of the functional potential and changes of the quality of life. The author draws attention to the important social impact of chronic diseases and their generally valid clinical specific features (incl. diagnosis and therapy). He deals also with the psychology and sociology of chronic conditions.
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authors: Pacovský
mesh_terms: D001290:Attitude; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D012938:Social Perception
vernacular_title: Medicína chronických stavů.