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The status of primary care should be enhanced and the role of the
specifically trained family doctor within it defined. There should be balanced medical representation of generalists and
specialists throughout the health care management system. This balance should be clear to
all policymaking, resource allocation, regulatory, educational, and research authorities,
boards and committees at national and regional levels.
Appropriate use of specialist services
should follow an initial contact with a primary care provider who should be able to
provide independent, well-informed advice on both the need to refer and the choice of
options available. |
