What is the primary focus of disease management programs?
1. Curing the disease
2. Reducing the need for medications
3. The whole patient
4. Learning more about the disease
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Explanation: 1. This can be a focus, depending upon the disease, but is not the primary focus.
2. This can be a focus, depending upon the disease, but is not the primary focus.
3. The primary focus is caring for the whole patient.
4. This can be a focus, but is not the primary focus.
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