Prevention and Control of the COVID-19 Epidemic and Management of Chronic Disease

ABSTRACT

During the prevention and control of the COVID-19，the decrease in routine medical care has spread across countries in various degrees，also affecting the management of chronic disease accordingly. The policies and schemes of prevention and control of the COVID-19 in China have been adjusted since December 2022，health care system has been facing serious challenges，bringing increased pressure on primary care. Based on the experiences of other countries，this paper suggests that primary care in China should pay attention to the promoting of self-management for patients with chronic diseases，providing proactive service for patients with complex situations and high demand，strengthening the application and research of telemedicine，intensifying the community connection of primary care services，focusing on the improvement of the compensation mechanism of health services. © 2023 Chinese General Practice. All rights reserved.