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Patients as partners in managing chronic disease

BMJ 2000; 320 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.320.7234.526 (Published 26 February 2000) Cite this as: BMJ 2000;320:526

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    Differences between acute and chronic diseases 
     Acute diseaseChronic illness
    OnsetAbruptUsually gradual
    DurationLimitedLengthy, indefinite
    CauseUsually singleUsually multiple and changes
    Over time
    Diagnosis and prognosisUsually accurateOften uncertain
    Technological interventionUsually effectiveOften indecisive; adverse
    effects common
    OutcomeCureNo cure
    UncertaintyMinimalPervasive
    KnowledgeProfessionalsProfessionals and patients
     knowledgeable;have complementary
     patientsknowledge
     inexperienced 

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