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. 2005 May;3(3):209–214. doi: 10.1370/afm.310

Table 4.

Factors Not Accounted for in Estimates of Time Required for Chronic Disease Management in Primary Care

  1. Other chronic diseases not included in Table 2 ▶

  2. Initial visits for assessment and diagnosis

  3. Initiation of new drug regimen (eg, insulin)

  4. Patient ability to comply with instructions

  5. Treatment of complications and sequelae