A new health care profession in rural district hospitals: a case study of the introduction of Clinical Associates in Shongwe hospital
Background: One of the reasons to develop training courses for medical mid-level workers in South Africa is a shortage of doctors. The introduction of this new profession has led to task sharing and redefining of professional boundaries. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the introduction...
Main Authors: | M Bac, J M A Hamm, P C van Bodegraven, B Pater, J M Louw |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2017-03-01
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Series: | South African Family Practice |
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Online Access: | https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4654 |
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