The Future of Primary Care explores the organization and delivery of primary care to address the needs of our future population. Expert contributors include Barbara Starfield, Dana Gelb Safran, Bernard Lo, and Gordon Moore. They explore topics such as Current dilemmas and threats to primary care from both the clinician's and patient's point of view
The impact of the self-care and alternative care movements
The importance of improved information technologies
Individual elements of primary care and the relative value of each element
Primary care's contribution to the overall health of our population
Assessing alternative sites and circumstances where primary care may be provided
The specialist and nurse as primary care providers
The role of primary care in chronic illness management, care for the elderly, long-term and home care
Exploring recommendations for the future
The Future of Primary Care offers a self-critical and constructive analysis of primary care that is perfect for scholars, faculty, and students who are interested in public health services and policy.
