Knowledge is Power. Take Control of Your Chronic Disease!
What is Chronic Disease?
Chronic disease is a long-term illness that requires close monitoring of the patient to prevent further harm to the body and the mind while empowering individuals to live independently. Chronic disease management is an excellent option for patients suffering from critical diseases such as skin cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), obesity, autoimmune skin disorders, asthma, diabetes, chronic muscle/joint, heart disease, and arthritis. In fact, these chronic diseases are the leading causes of disability in the United States.
What is Chronic Disease Management?
Chronic disease management is an integrative medical approach that truly cares about the total well-being of the patient and the family. Chronic disease can be a physically, mentally, and emotionally debilitating presence.
Self-education is vital for your survival, not only for making informed medical decisions about your care, but also for staying active and healthy. The key to improving your medical treatment is access to educational and personalized medical tools to better help manage your life. Part of your primary care management plan should include convenient access to your doctor, educational resources to inform you about your disease, and an adequate prescription management system.
Here are a few things to expect when receiving chronic disease management care:
- Patient-centered care
- Care planning
- Clinical informational systems
- Community resources
- Teamwork among medical staff to better coordinate treatment
- Healthy eating habits
- Self-management education
- Techniques to deal with depression
- Relaxing breathing techniques
One of the goals of chronic disease management is to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and emotional disability. Certain chronic medical conditions need immediate care, and ignoring your medical symptoms can cause anxiety and pose a danger to your health. A knowledgeable primary care doctor will conduct age-appropriate screenings as part of their chronic disease management for the elderly. Preventative health guidance can slow down the process of your chronic disease.
What are the Benefits?
At Azalea Health & Skin Treatment Center, we can give you the chronic disease management treatment you need to successfully cope with your chronic illness, frustration, anxiety, and isolation. Dr. Basedow provides customized and compassionate medical care in Ashland, Kentucky.
Our center provides top-quality care through state-of-the-art products and services such as the medical patient portal and a secured medical digital system. Our facility also features a healthcare-related online application where you have direct contact with your physician and direct access to your medical treatments and follow-ups.
What can you expect from Azalea Health & Skin Treatment Center:
• Monthly screenings and check-ups
• Prescribed medication assistance
• Strategic and easy to coordinate treatment
• Get access to reliable medical education
• Receive chronic disease management guidelines
• Receive personalized treatment
• A family doctor that cares
• Affordable treatment
• Get access to chronic disease management online tools (e.g. patient portal)
Dr. Basedow also offers general dermatology services, dermatologic surgery, and cosmetic services. We are deeply involved in both inpatient and outpatient personalized treatments, collaboration among other specialists, and medical coordination.
Dr. Basedow is now accepting patients from the following cities: Greenup, Worthington, Hamilton, Russell, Raceland, Wurtland, Bellefonte, Ironville, Flatwoods, Ironton, Coal Grove, Westwood, Perry, Catlettsburg, South Point, Ceredo, Fayette, Canonsburg, Union, and Huntington.
Call us at 606-467-2360 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Basedow and start living a happier and healthier life.
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