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Social SciencesFamily MedicineChronic Illness Self-managementPrimary CareChronic Care ManagementChronic DiseaseChronic IllnessChronic Illness ManagementPrimary Health CareChronic Disease Care UtilizationPhysician Supply ConstraintsPhysician Time UsePrimary Care Pathways
Despite the availability of national practice guidelines, many patients fail to receive recommended chronic disease care. Physician time constraints in primary care are likely one cause.