Management of Chronic and Terminal Illness

MODULE Five: MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC AND TERMINAL ILLNESS

ACUTE ILLNESS

Acute illness is believed to be caused by specific viral or bacterial agents and is short in duration, with no long-term consequences. An example is the flu.

CHRONIC ILLNESS

Chronic illness is believed to be caused by multiple factors, including health habits, and last longer duration (more than three months), often with severe consequences. An example is heart disease.