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Chronic Disease

Medical Definition:	Diseases which have one or more of the following characteristics: they are permanent, leave residual disability, are caused by nonreversible pathological alteration, require special training of the patient for rehabilitation, or may be expected to require a long period of supervision, observation, or care. (Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed)
Guide Notes:	IM GEN only; usually NIM with specific dis IM; no qualif when NIM; Manual 23.16+
Also Called:	Chronically Ill

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