Primary Health Care Under Pressure: A Case Study of Amalgamation in Victoria

1996 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brigid McCoppin ◽  
Christine Birrell
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Care Policy ◽  
Care Policy ◽  
Community Health Centres ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Health Centres ◽  
Common Response ◽  
Future Demands

Amalgamation of community health centres has become a fairly common response to Victorian government changes in primary health care policy (both Labor and Coalition). This is a study of one such amalgamation and of its effects. The amalgamation brought staff and management many difficulties of adjustment, but it has produced a larger organisation which, while it has some residual problems, appears well fitted to withstand the pressure of today's policy directions and to meet future demands.

Primary Health Care Policy Interview Guide

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary P. Finlayson ◽  
Nicolette F. Sheridan ◽  
Jacqueline M. Cumming ◽  
Sandra Fowler
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Care Policy ◽  
Care Policy ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Interview Guide

Community Health and General Practice: The Impact of Different Cultures on the Integration of Primary Care

2001 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hal Swerissen ◽  
Jenny Macmillan ◽  
Catuscia Biuso ◽  
Linda Tilgner
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
General Practice ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Centres ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Health Centres ◽  
The Relationship

This study examined the existing relationship between community health centres and General Practice Divisions in the State of Victoria, including the nature of joint working arrangements and the identification of barriers to greater collaboration. Improved integration of primary health care services has been advocated to improve consumer and population health outcomes and to reduce inappropriate use of acute and extended care services. General practitioners (GPs) and community health centres are two key providers of primary health care with potential for greater integration. The current study conducted telephone interviews with 20 community health centre CEOs and 18 Executive Officers of divisions, which were matched according to catchment boundaries. Results suggest, while some joint planning is occurring, especially on committees, working parties and projects, there is an overall low level of satisfaction with the relationship between community health centres and GPs and GP divisions. Major barriers to greater integration are the financial or business interests of GPs and misunderstanding and differences in perceived roles and ideology between GPs and community health centres. Improved communication, greater contact and referral and follow-up procedures are identified as a means of improving the relationship between GPs, GP divisions and community health centres. Community health centres and general practitioners (GPs) are key providers of primary care (Australian Community Health Association, 1990).

scholarly journals Mental health education for primary health care

1989 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Hollander ◽  
S. Checkley ◽  
L. Appleby
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Health Care Policy ◽  
Care Policy ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Global Health Care ◽  
Care Conference

The Alma Ata Primary Health Care Conference in 1978 marked a watershed in global health care policy and specifically a fundamental milestone for mental health. Not only was mental health defined as a right and an integral part of health generally, but also its promotion was a major recommendation of the conference.

scholarly journals Advancing Indigenous primary health care policy in Alberta, Canada

Health Policy ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 122 (6) ◽  
pp. 638-644 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Henderson ◽  
Stephanie Montesanti ◽  
Lindsay Crowshoe ◽  
Charles Leduc
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Care Policy ◽  
Care Policy ◽  
Primary Health
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