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Defined as the coexistence of two or more chronic conditions in the same individual,[1] multimorbidity (MM) affects over a quarter of people in England.[2] Encompassing mental and physical health, MM requires engagement with numerous healthcare providers and settings, and accounts for half of GP consultations and hospital admissions.[2] Primary care is an ideal setting to tackle health system navigation, care integration, and continuity challenges affecting individuals with MM.[1] SP , sp [3] However, effective primary care management of MM still presents difficulties. Additionally, as those potentially constituting a proportion of the long COVID cohort, patients with MM and a COVID-19 history should be identified and reviewed, referring to long COVID clinics and other secondary care services as appropriate. INDIRECT IMPACT: COVID-19 PREVENTION MEASURES AND HEALTH SYSTEM CHANGE COVID-19 prevention measures, including social distancing and shielding, were mandated in most affected countries from March 2020. [Extracted from the article] |
