Long Term Physical Health Condition
A Long Term Physical Health Condition (also known as a Chronic Condition) is a health problem that requires ongoing management over a period of years or decades and is one that cannot currently be cured but can be controlled with the use of medication and/or other therapies.
Description
A Long Term Physical Health Condition is a PATIENT DIAGNOSIS.
A Long Term Physical Health Condition (also known as a Chronic Condition) is a health problem that requires ongoing management over a period of years or decades and is one that cannot currently be cured but can be controlled with the use of medication and/or other therapies.
Examples of Long Term Physical Health Conditions include:
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Diabetes
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Cardiovascular (e.g. Hypertension, Angina)
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Chronic Respiratory (e.g. Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD))
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Chronic Neurological (e.g. Multiple Sclerosis)
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Chronic Pain (e.g. Arthritis)
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Post-COVID-19 syndrome (see Long COVID)
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Other Long Term Conditions (e.g. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Cancer) etc.
For further information on the Long Term Physical Health Conditions, see the NHS England and NHS Improvement website at: Long Term Conditions and Medically Unexplained Symptoms.
Also Known As
This NHS business definition is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
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| Also known as | Chronic Condition |
| Plural | Long Term Physical Health Conditions |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| NHS Business Definition | Integrated Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Long Term Condition Service | references in description Long Term Physical Health Condition |
| Data Element | LONG TERM PHYSICAL HEALTH CONDITION (CODED CLINICAL ENTRY) | references in description Long Term Physical Health Condition |
| NHS Business Definition | Long Term Physical Health Condition | references in description Long Term Physical Health Condition |
