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 website at: Long Term Conditions and Medically Unexplained Symptoms.
Also Known As
This NHS business definition is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| 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 |
