The Evolving Role of Physicians - Don’t Forget the Generalist Primary Care Providers; Comment on “Non-physician Clinicians in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Evolving Role of Physicians”
The editorial “Non-physician Clinicians in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Evolving Role of Physicians” by Eyal et al describes non-physician clinicians’ (NPC) need for mentorship and support from physicians. We emphasise the same need of support for front line generalist primary healthcare providers w...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Kerman University of Medical Sciences
2016-10-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Health Policy and Management |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijhpm.com/article_3219_9071fc6d18cb94564d1f73a6f31e1a89.pdf |
| Summary: | The editorial “Non-physician Clinicians in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Evolving Role of Physicians” by Eyal et al
describes non-physician clinicians’ (NPC) need for mentorship and support from physicians. We emphasise the same
need of support for front line generalist primary healthcare providers who carry out complex tasks yet may have an
inadequate skill mix. |
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| ISSN: | 2322-5939 2322-5939 |