title: [Comprehensive primary health care in rural areas].
abstract: Excellent primary care my be possible in rural areas because of factors inherent in the rural lifestyle which create an ideal patient-doctor relationship. However, the primary laboratory, radiological, physiotherapeutic, therapeutic and social service facilities and personnel must be improved by the Department of Health to create professional satisfaction and effectiveness for the primary care physician and primary contact satisfaction for the patient.
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004501:Education, Medical; D005194:Family Practice; D010821:Physicians, Family; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000191:economics; D012423:Rural Health; D013019:South Africa; D000078329:Workforce
vernacular_title: Omvattende primêre sorg op die platteland.