Refers to a medical condition that persists, continues, or recurs over a long period of time.

Medical care and treatment given to an individual whose health problem is of a long-term and continuing nature. Rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, and mental hospitals may be considered chronic care facilities.

Long-term or permanent illness that often results in some type of disability and may require a person to seek help with various activities (e.g., diabetes, arthritis).

Kidney dialysis regularly furnished to an end-stage renal dialysis (ESRD) patient in a hospital-based independent (non–hospital-based) or home setting.

A datasheet that outlines experience and education by dates.