Observatory Studies Series Series 15

Managing Chronic Conditions

Experience in Eight Countries

Edited by E. Nolte, C. Knai and Martin McKee
Paperback
June 2009
9789289042949
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  • Publisher
    World Health Organization
  • Published
    1st June 2009
  • ISBN 9789289042949
  • Language English
  • Pages 198 pp.
  • Size 8" x 10"
  • Images figures
$48.00

One of the greatest challenges facing health systems in the 21st century is the need to address the growing burden of chronic diseases which are complex and require a long-term, multifaceted response.

This book examines the health system response to this rising burden in eight countries: Denmark, England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Australia and Canada. It provides a detailed assessment of the current situation, a description of the policy framework and future scenarios, as well as evaluation and lessons learned.

With many health systems still largely built around an acute, episodic model of care, health professionals, policy-makers and patient organizations can learn valuable lessons from the many different strategies being implemented, and begin to develop effective responses to this common challenge.

E. Nolte

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C. Knai

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Martin McKee

Martin McKee