title: Effective treatment of chronic disease--key to the future of our health system.
abstract: In this paper, Chappell and Hollander's argument to recognize continuing care as a major component of the healthcare system is applauded. Further justification for looking at prevention and effective treatment of complex, multiple chronic diseases is offered. Finally, the concept of ageism as an important policy issue is further explored.
authors.affiliation: Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network.
authors.forename: Donna
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Cripps
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001290:Attitude; D002170:Canada / Q000453:epidemiology; D002908:Chronic Disease; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D005544:Forecasting; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006291:Health Policy; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D040361:Healthy People Programs / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged