MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Multimorbidity is defined as “co-existence of two or more chronic diseases in the same individual” [11]. The concept of multimorbidity is a more holistic concept, putting the patient rather than an index disease in the center of interest.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first category is chronic patients who go and see their doctor every month or more. They have some sort of chronic disease which requires them to take part in the healthcare system on a regular basis. The second category is “healthy” patients.

Detailed explanation-3: -The self-management challenges for persons with chronic conditions can be divided into three types: medical management, role management, and emotional management.

Detailed explanation-4: -The medical history or case (medical) history of a patient is the information gained by a physician by asking relevant questions. These questions are related to complaints explained by the patient himself/ herself or/and by other people who can give suitable information.