Family Medicine And Primary Care /anglais: At the Crossroads of Societal Change - Softcover

Modern family healthcare is under a lot of pressure, from insecurity when it comes to diagnosis and prescription behaviour, to delivering quality assistance while balancing a large number of patients, There is need for reform - but before reform, there must be a vision. Not only for daily healthcare, but also for education - because in education lays the roots for social change. By means of real patient testimonies and examples of daily consultations, this book focuses on family medicine. It pays special attention to the practical side of social determinants, diagnostics and therapy, and surrounding factors. Family Medicine and Primary Care emphasises the importance of qualitative work by general practitioners, correct education, and informed policies. It is a practical guide for high-level family medicine, with input from international experts.

What is the role of Primary Care in today's and tomorrow's society?How do we deal with an increase in health inequality and the challenges of multi-morbidity?How do we keep health care accessible and sustainable in the future?Modern family practices and Primary Care Centres are facing the challenges of increasing globalisation and migration. At the same time, a culture of fear is hurting the principles of solidarity and social justice on which health care systems are based. Practices, and in particular the doctors and health professionals of tomorrow, are in need of a new vision for the future.Since the 1970s, Primary Care has become the cornerstone of health care, with an all-important role for Family Medicine. Family Medicine and Primary Care reviews this development, and puts it in perspective against the backdrop of today's and tomorrow's fast-moving society. Based on concrete testimonials and an analysis of case studies, this book responds to the most urgent questions of today's family physicians.