title: Supported self care and care planning for patients with long-term conditions.
abstract: Christine Beasley explains the benefits of supported self care for patients with long-term conditions, enabling them to make decisions about their care, in partnership with their health-care professional. The article also includes a case study of the Leeds Community Healthcare team, outlining how nurses implement the self care ethos into daily clinical practice.
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Beasley
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000628:therapy*; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000379:methods; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012648:Self Care; D012944:Social Support