"Chronic disease" defined.

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  • (1) It is permanent;
  • (2) It leaves residual disability;
  • (3) It is caused by nonreversible pathological alterations;
  • (4) It requires special patient education and instruction for rehabilitation;
  • (5) It may require a long period of supervision, observation and care.




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