Lecture 13 - Management of Chronic Illness

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What is the main belief about the cause of chronic illnesses?

  • They have no long term consequences
  • They are caused by multiple factors (correct)
  • They are caused by a single factor
  • They are caused by viral or bacterial agents

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Commonsense model of illness?

  • Identity
  • Timeline
  • Consequences
  • Treatment cost (correct)

What characterizes cyclic illnesses?

  • Short duration with no long term consequences
  • Alternating periods of no symptoms or many symptoms (correct)
  • Believed to be caused by viral or bacterial agents
  • Long duration with severe consequences

In the lay referral network, what type of advice is typically offered?

<p>Recommendations on seeking medical treatment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between acute and chronic illnesses?

<p>Acute illnesses are short-term with severe consequences, while chronic illnesses are long-term with mild consequences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the internet in relation to health information according to the text?

<p>To provide up-to-date information on illnesses and treatments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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