Includes bibliographical references and index.

Epidemiology and aetiology of long-term conditions / Carl Margereson and Steve Trenoweth -- Trajectory and impact of long-term conditions / Carl Margereson -- Going forward with long-term conditions : towards a true health system / Tim Anstiss -- Legal and ethical issues / Janet Holt -- Frameworks for comprehensive and holistic assessment / Carl Margereson, Steve Trenoweth and Jan Worledge -- Maximising symptom control / Carl Margereson, Colin Martin and Tim Duffy -- Facilitating, supporting and maintaining recovery / Tim Duffy, Colin Martin and Tim Anstiss -- Caring for the mind / Jacqueline Sin and Steve Trenoweth -- Exercise / Tim Anstiss and Paul Bromley -- Nutrition / Michele Wood, Smita Hanciles, and Shoela Detsios -- Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) / Nicola Robinson --

Caring for the spirit / The Reverend Fr. Alan Brown -- Long-term neurological conditions / Sue Thomas -- Diabetes / Helen Robson and Zo�e Berry -- Mental health / Steve Trenoweth and Wasiim Allymamod -- Cancer / Clair Sadler and Jacquie Woodcock -- Coronary artery disease / Katie Burke and Jillian Riley -- Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease / Samantha Prigmore and Carl Margereson -- Older people / Carl Margereson and Irrah Sibindi -- Long-term renal conditions / Swapna Williamson and Breeda McManus -- The immuno-compromised client / Robert Pratt and Simon Jones -- End-of-life issues / Deebs Canning.