Community orientation of general practitioners in 34 countries

Current changes in demography, epidemiology and ecology require general practitioners (GPs) to strengthen their community oriented approach. Community orientation of GPs and – broader – of primary care, means that care providers assume responsibility for the population in their practice area instead of only for those people that visit the practice. Community oriented service provision is sensitive to the health needs of the population [1]. This is facilitated by ins ight in population health issues, involvement of GPs in the community and involvement of the community in health related issues [2].
Source: Health Policy - Category: Health Management Authors: Source Type: research