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In this module you will learn about the consequences that living with a chronic disease (or diseases) has on the individual, as well as the impact on family, friends, and carers. You will focus your learning on a particular chronic disease that are health priorities globally and local and national contexts. They are diabetes, cardiovascular disease, heart failure and cancer.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
LO1: Evaluate the evidence-base underpinning current practice in the management of people affected by chronic diseases.
LO2: Examine the social and psychological impact of a conclusive diagnosis of a chronic disease on people and their family and carers.
LO3: Explore the role of the multidisciplinary team in promoting self-management to enable people to live positively with a chronic disease.
LO4: Explore current local practice and possible changes to improve psychological symptoms and health, and well-being for people living with one or more chronic diseases.