In this contribution it is argued that Dutch general practitioners (GPs) must make the transition from simply giving information to their patients, to providing them with medical education. Dutch GPs are in a prime position to contribute to the aims of health promotion. Instead of focusing health pr
The actual role of general practice in the Dutch health-care system
✍ Scribed by François G. Schellevis; Gert P. Westert; Dinny H. Bakker
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 2005
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 143 KB
- Volume
- 13
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1741-3842
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