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Pritnary care in South Africa Reflections on conceptualisation and a review of the recent literature


YG Pillay

Abstract

This paper reviews the various interpretations and connotations of the term 'primary care' as employed in South African literature and practice. There is a need for clear definitions of key concepts and the utility of the primary care framework proposed by Barbara Starfield is suggested in this regard. The paper also reviews and evaluates the research on primary care in South Africa published since 1988.


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eISSN: 2078-5135
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