Doctors for Tomorrow: Family Medicine in South AfricaThe doctors of tomorrow will not only be more skilled in dealing with day-to-day primary health-care issues, but will also deal with chronic diseases impacting on the health of the population. This book intends to give both medical practitioners and the general public some insight into the background of family practice in South Africa, and highlight a way forward that will give effect to the constitutional right to healthcare for all through improved access to quality primary health services. |
Contents
Inequity in Health and Healthcare | 9 |
Family Medicine Origins and Principles | 25 |
Visions for the Future of Family Medicine | 45 |
Medical Education and Training | 53 |
Conclusion | 70 |
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