Multimorbidity and our healthcare system

Publication date: Summer 2014 Source:Healthcare Management Forum, Volume 27, Issue 2 Author(s): Sholom Glouberman The early healthcare system responded to widespread acute, infectious diseases; but today the challenge is non-communicable diseases—many of which are multiple long-term conditions. How can patients and their families in partnership with providers manage their conditions so as to avert unnecessary hospital stays? The expressed needs of patients and families demonstrate the need for increased community support services and better communication through information technology, amongst other solutions.
Source: Healthcare Management Forum - Category: Health Management Source Type: research