Chronic Disease Self-Management
Course (CDSMC)
Self-management is:
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dealing with the consequences of the illness
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concerned with problem solving, decision
making and confidence building
n
a self-management course does not conflict
with medical advice
n
patients and health professionals are in
partnership
n
Bringing together two sets of responsibilities:
The responsibility of health professionals and social services to provide:
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Medical care
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Information
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Practical help
The responsibility of the patient for the day to day management of his/her life and the condition.