Involving general practitioners in public health initiatives--an increasing role.
Two community studies of campaigns conducted in the Illawarra Area of New South Wales demonstrate how GPs can successfully participate in structured public health initiatives. This approach is felt to bring benefits to the patient, the participating GP, and the wider community, and serves as a model for increased involvement in such programmes.
Jeffs
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Child and Family Health Service, Illawarra Area Health Service, Wollongong, New South Wales.
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Wenzel
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WA
D001315:Australia; D006291:Health Policy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D010819:Physician's Role; D010821:Physicians, Family; D011314:Preventive Health Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000639:trends