Patient Privacy in Chronic Diseases

According

to the National Center for Health Statistics, chronic diseases are defined as

health problems that last for three months or longer, and by the World Health

Organization as long-lasting and usually slowly progressive diseases. In recent

years, chronic diseases have been included in the group of 'non-communicable

diseases' (NCDs). Again, as a summary indicator of public health, national

burden of disease studies also apply this classification. While the development

of diagnosis and treatment methods and the increase in the importance of

preventive health services ensure the prolongation of life expectancy and the

control of infectious diseases in many countries; The aging of the world

population, the stressors that occur as a result of rapid urbanization and the

changes in lifestyle such as the decrease in physical activity due to

developing technology and the change in eating habits cause an increase in the

incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases. During the disease process,

problems such as pain, burnout, deterioration in social relations, frequent

hospitalization for treatment and stress are experienced.<o:p></o:p>