What lessons can be learned from mikes successes

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The needs of a person with a chronic illness may differ from someone with an acute episodic condition. The theories and models in this week's readings provide a variety of frameworks for intervening. Which of the theoretical frameworks and/or model(s) from this week's readings would be most appropriate for use with Mike who lives with Parkinson's disease? Which one(s) might Mike feel most comfortable with as a partner in his treatment?

This week, we've read about the concept of illness behavior. What were some of Mike's responses to his chronic condition? What words or phrases did he use to describe his condition? To what extent do you think that his relationship with his wife, and the fact that his wife is a nurse, influenced his illness behavior?

Mike wanted to be a partner in his treatment. He succeeded in this. What lessons can be learned from Mike's successes (and continued challenges)? How can these be applied when working with other people with Parkinson's disease - or any other chronic condition?

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