Long Term Conditions Associated Multiple Pathology And The...

This assignment with look at long term conditions and the associated multiple pathology and the impact both physically and the financial burden placed on the NHS. It is reported that globally over 36 million deaths every year are accounted to long term conditions (World Health Organisation, 2013). The most common LTCs are reported to be Mental health problems, Diabetes, Hypertension, Musculoskeletal problems, Heart disease and Asthma. (Department of Health, 2012). The DH state that one third of the population are reported to have one or more long term conditions, these are described as conditions that cannot be cured but can be managed. (The Kings Fund, 2012) Lizzie is a 58 year old female patient detained under a section three of the†¦show more content†¦The aetiology of a disease is the known cause but the aetiology of diabetes is not fully understood. The full title of this condition is diabetes mellitus, (Smith, 2009). Homeostasis is the body s internal natural regulatory system; it controls the body’s functions and chemical balance, every cell within is involved in maintaining a constant state of equilibrium and prevents a deviation from the norm (Scott, 2011). Hypertension is caused when blood is pumped to the heart at high pressure through a network of arteries and veins, it is thought that high levels of insulin could damage the arteries; this then can cause the arteries to become narrower forcing the blood through a smaller space (NHS Choices 2014) Whilst nursing this particular female it was apparent that when her mental health deteriorated so did her management of diabetes, Walker Rodgers (2010) state that one in five people with diabetes are likely to suffer from depression (pg 186) .The biggest pre-disposing complication that exacerbated Lizzies long term conditions was her medication non-compliance and her inability to give consent for treatment that would promote her recovery and prevent hospital admission. The definition of compliance is a term used to describe how well a patient’s behaviour is following medical advice (The free dictionary, 2008).A shared decision was made that established that Lizzie lacked capacity and safeguarding provisions were implemented to