Don’t Ignore the Patients
Over 90% of the daily long-term treatment of most chronic conditions is carried out by patients themselves in their own homes. Consequently, patients must be recognized and accepted as legitimate members of the health care team, with all of the associated rights and responsibilities. Chronic illnesses will, both now and in the foreseeable future, continue to be our nation’s leading causes of death, disability, and medical expenditures, and as such, they will demand a delivery system responsive …
