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Self-management in primary care
Monday 20th May 2013
Processes to allow patients to self-manage their conditions are not being used appropriately, new research published in the BMJ suggests.
Self-management support aims to increase the patient’s ability to take ownership of their condition, and in some cases to self-treat.
It is widely seen as critical to ensure the sustainability of health services in terms of costs. However, patient based interventions can be limited as not all patients engage with them....
