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{{Short description|Medical support programme}}
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The '''Expert Patient Programme''' is a peer-led self care [[support programme]] for people living with any [[chronic disease|long term condition]], their carer and families. Originally based on a six-week course developed by Dr. [[Kate Lorig]] at [[Stanford University]]. It has been expanded to encompass a whole range of programmes. In Spain, the term "Paciente Experto" was introduced by Dr Manuel Serrano-Gil.

Some of the courses are delivered by lay people, some are delivered by a mix of health specialists and lay people. The courses are attended by between 8 and 12 people and last between 6 and 8 weeks depending on the needs of the groups.
Research has shown that people who attend courses have improved self-confidence and are more able to deal with impact of long-term illness on their lives.
<ref>{{cite journal |pmid=25271227|year=2014 |last1=Cordier |first1=J. F. |title=The expert patient: Towards a novel definition |journal=The European Respiratory Journal |volume=44 |issue=4 |pages=853–857 |doi=10.1183/09031936.00027414 |s2cid=315598 |doi-access=free }}</ref>{{citation needed|date=September 2012}}

==See also==

* [[Disease management (health)]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/pacienteexperto Expert Patient Movement]

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