An initiative of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Foundation that promotes conversations between patients and physicians by helping patients choose care that is supported by evidence, not duplicative of other tests or procedures already received, free...
A condition that is not expected to improve, that lasts a year or longer or recurs, and may result in long-term care needs. Examples include Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, diabetes, epilepsy and some mental illnesses.