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An Introduction to Community and Primary Health Care

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Authors

Edited by
Diana Guzys
, University of Tasmania,
Rhonda Brown
, Deakin University, Victoria,
Elizabeth Halcomb
, University of Wollongong, New South Wales,
Dean Whitehead
, University of Tasmania
Published 2020

Description

Community and primary health care nursing is a rapidly growing field. Founded on the social model of health, the primary health care approach explores how social, environmental, economic and political factors affect the health of the individual and communities, and the role of nurses and other health care practitioners in facilitating an equitable and collaborative health care process. An Introduction to Community and Primary Health Care provides an engaging introduction to the theory, skills and range of professional roles in…

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  • Introduces readers to a wide range of community and primary health care roles and career and practice possibilities
  • In each chapter, case studies illustrate the application of theory within community health care settings and encourage students to reflect on their own practice, and reflective and critical thinking questions consolidate understanding of key topics
  • The comprehensive companion website for instructors includes a suite of questions and links to useful resources

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