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By portraying the circumstances of people living with chronic conditions in radically different contexts, from Alzheimer’s patients in the UK to homeless peop
"Overall, the book walks a delicate balance between evidence and advocacy regarding the care of people with chronic conditions. Nolte and McKee conclude the vol
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This book illustrates the relevance of chaos and complexity theory to healthcare organisations, public health, clinical governance and the consultation. It expl