Chronic Disease Management: Clinical Pathways & Guidelines

by Sara N. Di Lima

Chronic Disease Management: Clinical Pathways and Guidelines is a companion volume to another Aspen manual, Chronic Disease Patient Education Manual. This manual provides clinicians with clinical pathways and guidelines that span the continuum of care for the five chronic disease states. In addition, it addresses the essentials of administering a disease management program, with information on developing and implementing clinical guidelines/pathways; measuring and managing outcomes; and monitoring and improving patient satisfaction. Chronic Disease Management with its pathways and guidelines covering the entire health care continuum is an ideal resource for providers and payers struggling to render seamless, cost-effective, and outcome-oriented care.

500 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1997