Author Description
Primary health care in Britain and many other countries is undergoing a number of fundamental changes. These include the increasing recognition of lifestyle and environmental factors as determinants of ill health, the greater emphasis now placed on health promotion and prevention of illness, new contractual arrangements for general practitioners requiring greater accountability and value for money, and major advances in information technology.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This workbook investigates the operational challenges and structural requirements for effective collaboration within primary and shared health care settings. Authors James and Peter M. M. Pritchard utilize their clinical and administrative expertise to provide a framework for navigating the evolving landscape of British health care. The text addresses the shift toward preventative medicine, increased accountability for general practitioners, and the integration of information technology into daily practice.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Strategies for implementing team-based care models in clinical environments
- Practical exercises for improving communication between primary and secondary care providers
- Methodologies for managing new contractual obligations and performance metrics
Scope Limits
- Does not provide exhaustive clinical diagnostic protocols
- Does not cover international health policy outside of the British-influenced framework
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this text as a functional resource for practitioners navigating the administrative complexities of modern primary care. Readers frequently note the practical utility of the workbook format in applying theoretical management concepts to real-world clinical settings.
Page Count:
143
Publication Date:
1994-01-15
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192625276
ISBN-13:
9780192625274
Medical
Public Health
Health Care
Professional Development
General Practice