What is Long-term condition - Meaning and definition

Long-term condition

Published by Roberto Wenk. Reviewed by Alison Ramsey. Last updated date: January 8, 2019.

An ongoing long-term or recurring condition that may have a significant impact on a person’s life.
Long-term conditions are sometimes known as "chronic conditions," "chronic diseases," or "chronic illnesses."

Ministry of Health. 2015. New Zealand Palliative Care Glossary. Wellington: Ministry of Health.

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Long-term condition. IAHPC Pallipedia. https://pallipedia.org/long-term-condition. Accessed