A Patient's Self-Management

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According to patient and author Spero, R.N., " Self-management -

that is, educating patients to take more control of their conditions -

has become the new watchword in chronic illness. We know that nursing

home patients who are allowed some choice over their environments live

longer and that people who believe they control the course of their

disease report fewer symptoms or complications. Some experts believe

that many people find alternative medicine helpful [in part] because

they choose it for themselves, rather than just following orders. More

doctors now feel comfortable sharing knowledge and power with

patients. Those who don't share need to be educated - or replaced with

doctors who do. "

Source: The Art of Getting Well: A Five-Step Plan for Maximizing

Health When You Have a Chronic Illness