Long term conditions are powerful determinants of morbidity, mortality and quality of life. They are largely managed without referral. Referral pathways for individual conditions are under the relevant specialty.
This links to some generic resources and referral pathways which can support both patients and clinicians.
Supports for Care.
- House of Care in Scotland is an evidence-based approach to optimising the conversations and understanding at the heart of LTC management.
- Anticipatory Care Planning supports Realistic Medicine approaches and helps support appropriate LTC urgent care. Please see NHS Lothian future care planning resources
Introduction to future care planning https://services.nhslothian.scot/futurecareplanning/
Resources for citizens – https://services.nhslothian.scot/futurecareplanning/resources-for-citizens/
Resources for practitioners https://services.nhslothian.scot/futurecareplanning/resources-for-practitioners/
- cCBT for Long Term Conditions associated with either depression or anxiety
