lllness can be categorized-that is, put into groups according to the severity of all and the length of me lats Minor illnesses can usually be treated at home sometimes from the local doctor( GP= General Practitioner), chemist family or friends. An acute disease can be severe possibly needing medical intervention but does not last for a long period of time. A chronic disease, on the other hand may not be very severe but continues over along period under a doctors supervision and with ongning medcal and Hospital treatment