The Pivotal Role of Lifestyle Medicine Physician in Managing Chronic Diseases

Abstract

Background: Chronic diseases are presently the leading cause of morbidity and mortality and are responsible for most of health care expenditure, both in wealthiest countries and those with limited resources. Aims and Objectives: To ratify the competence of skill set Lifestyle Medicine Physician in identifying multiple factors tied to individual’s health. Study Design: To define the attributes of a Lifestyle Medicine Physician. Material and Methods: The role of the Lifestyle Medicine Physician in introducing meaningful, measurable, attainable and sustainable lifestyle interventions which are acceptable, doable and enjoyable for the target group, has been described. In addition the important effect of Spirituality, in the context of the Palliative Care Guidelines of the World Health Assembly and on the increasing toll of Physician Burnout, has been highlighted. Results: Implementation of lifestyle recommendations, under the guidance of Lifestyle Medicine Physician, can significantly reduce premature disability and mortality. Conclusion: The skill set physicians who, with strong basic knowledge, would be able to identify the multiple factors tied to individual ‘s health, provide individualized advice and succefully change menance of chronic lifestyle-related diseases.