Medicine in chronic conditions
Pacovský, V.
Casopis Lekaru Ceskych 128(37): 1153-1156
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0008-7335 PMID: 2805031 Document Number: 330727
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.