Is consensus attainable on the definition of multiple long term conditions?

Multiple long term conditions is a term that is useful for the conceptual framework it provides, rather than as a diagnostic label. Achieving a rigid consensus definition may not be attainable or desirable, writes Thomas Beaney

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Published in:BMJ (Online) 2024-03, Vol.384, p.q230-q230
Main Author: Beaney, Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chronic illnesses
Comorbidity
Consensus
Delphi Technique
Disease prevention
Humans
Medical diagnosis
Medical research
Opinion
Public health
Systematic review
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Summary:Multiple long term conditions is a term that is useful for the conceptual framework it provides, rather than as a diagnostic label. Achieving a rigid consensus definition may not be attainable or desirable, writes Thomas Beaney
ISSN:1756-1833
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.q230