Short Communication
Ana Filipa Ramos, Ana PatrÃÆ
Abstract
Demographic changes, such as aging and unhealthy lifestyles have contributed to the prevalence of chronic diseases, including cerebrovascular and oncological diseases. Currently, people have one or more diseases simultaneously, which requires new models of care, able to responding at the increased complexity in health. Polpatology has profound implications for self-care, autonomy and the use of health services.