Managing chronic diseases and recovering from illness. Managing chronic diseases and recovering from illness. The benchmark assesses the following competency: Benchmark: 5.1. Understand the human experience across the     health-illness continuum. Research the health-illness continuum and its relevance to patient   care. In a 750-1,000 word paper, discuss the relevance of the   continuum to patient care and … Continue reading Managing chronic diseases and recovering from illness.