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Learning to Cope with Chronic Illness
Practical advice to patients and significant others. (infos)Chronic Disease: Forming Healthy Relationships
Advice for doctors and health workers on treatment and support of chronic ill patients. [PDF] (infos)
Coping with Long-term Physical Illness and Pain
Short explanation to counselors on defense mechanisms and coping styles of patients. (infos)
Coping with Chronic Illness
An academic paper discusses illness in terms of stages, with a description of each in terms of its relevance to patients. (infos)
Expert Patients Programme for Long-term Patients
Self-management course for confidence, skills and knowledge to manage chronic health conditions. Provides newsletter, explanation of program, people's views. (infos)
Coping with Chronic Illness and Depression
How to recognize depression and when to consult the doctor. (infos)
Coping with a Chronic Illness in your Family
Advice to family members, including communication, financial matters, independence and taking charge. (infos)
Chronic Illness Coping
Lists articles including lessons from Christopher Reeve, treatment of whole person, psychological control, and coping techniques. (infos)
Learning to Live with a Chronic Condition
Patient advice on communication with the health team, deciding on a treatment plan, and minimizing costs. From the Lifepath Information Series. (infos)
Preventing Disability in the Elderly With Chronic Disease
Discusses outcome of patient self management program. Education and lifestyle changes improve health, preserve functions and reduce costs. Also in PDF (published in 2002). (infos)