Chronic Care Visits, are the most common type of primary care visit. Patients with chronic conditions often have regimented treatment plans requiring frequent office visits, lab testing, adjustments and consistent monitoring by a provider familiar with their condition. Chronic care is focused on helping patients manage long-term health conditions through ongoing treatment, education, and coordinated care. The primary objective is to improve quality of life, slow progression of disease, and to reduce hospitalizations and complications.
Chronic medical conditions are illnesses that are persistent and require ongoing medical attention to control symptoms and prevent complications.
Unlike acute illnesses (like the flu or a broken bone) that develop quickly and may resolve within days or weeks, chronic diseases generally develop over time and can last for the rest of a person's life.
Untreated Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide.
They can place a significant financial burden on individuals and healthcare systems due to the need for long-term treatments, medications, and monitoring.
Chronic diseases can also impact mental health, social interactions, and quality of life.
Long Duration: persist for extended periods
Slow Progression: develop and worsen gradually, may have sudden onset phases.
Lifestyle Influence: influenced by lifestyle: diet, exercise, and smoking, although genetics and environmental also play roles.
Management Focused: There is often no cure, so treatment focuses on managing symptoms, slowing disease progression, and improving quality of life.
Risk factors for chronic diseases can be
* Common lifestyle risk factors include:
Our team is dedicated to helping you and your family feel better, faster, and to providing the highest level of care for all ages. If you have concerns about Chronic Care Diagnosis and Treatment Services available at Insight Family Health or any other health issues, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Call our office or simply schedule an appointment online.
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