title: A new model of care for people who have long-term conditions.
abstract: Improving the management of long-term conditions has the potential both to reduce hospital bed occupancy and improve the quality of life for patients. The new document Supporting People with Long Term Conditions (Department of Health, 2005) outlines a model of care to proactively manage those with long-term conditions and encourage self-care.
authors.forename: Terry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hainsworth
mesh_terms: D019090:Case Management; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000451:nursing*; D019468:Disease Management; D006287:Health Planning Guidelines; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016294:Models, Nursing; D024802:Nurse's Role; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011788:Quality of Life; D012648:Self Care; D012944:Social Support; D013222:State Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration; D006113:United Kingdom