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Essay / The importance of disease management - 1216
During a consultation, medical staff educate the patient about health-related lifestyle choices. With the help of medical staff, patients can learn to self-monitor their health. Self-monitoring may include tracking meals, exercising regularly, and participating in a health program. Thanks to technology, patients can now enter and save daily information on devices such as tablets and smartphones. Monitoring can also be done by installing equipment in the patient's home. This equipment monitors the patient and periodically takes data samples from the patient. Additionally, support staff can monitor the patient's daily activities, from the equipment, via the web. The patient's awareness about their health condition is increased as the patient would be more concerned about their health due to routine self-measurements. Disease management may include medication reminders to promote adherence, medication monitoring, and dietary counseling. Thanks to technology, patients can now access more information about their disease, treatment and medications. Patients also receive education on the signs and symptoms to report and how to manage their