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 who carry out complex tasks yet may have an inadequate skill mix.
Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark.|University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.
Vincent Kalumire
VK
Cubaka
Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark.
Michael
M
Schriver
University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.
Maaike
M
Flinkenflögel
University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.
Philip
P
Cotton
D000349:Africa; D017954:Africa South of the Sahara; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D006801:Humans; D008611:Mentors; D010819:Physician's Role; D010820:Physicians; D058007:Physicians, Primary Care; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012380:Role
Africa; Family Medicine; Human Resources for Health; Mentorship; Primary Healthcare (PHC)
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