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The future and primary care

J J Alpert1

  • 1Boston University School of Medicine, MA 02118.

Pediatric Annals
|December 1, 1994
PubMed
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Primary care is essential for community health and well-being, addressing concerns from sickness to wellness. Recognizing primary care as a societal megatrend is crucial for advocating for children and the underserved.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Policy
  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Primary care encompasses patient-physician interactions for health concerns and preventative care.
  • Historically, primary care has been overlooked as a significant societal megatrend.
  • Poverty presents significant risks to children, and its connection to primary care access is undeniable.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical, yet often overlooked, role of primary care as a societal megatrend.
  • To emphasize the link between poverty, child health risks, and the need for accessible primary care.
  • To advocate for a unified approach in securing the future of primary care.

Main Methods:

  • This abstract discusses the conceptual framework and societal implications of primary care.

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  • It reviews the historical context of primary care within the medical profession.
  • It analyzes the intersection of societal issues like poverty with healthcare access.

    • Main Results:

    • Primary care is fundamental to addressing health needs across all life stages.
    • There is a critical gap in recognizing primary care as a major societal trend.
    • Lack of access to primary care disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, particularly children.

    Conclusions:

    • Pediatricians and the healthcare community must advocate for the poor, children, and communities.
    • Achieving consensus and decisive action is necessary to address the primary care crisis.
    • Securing the future of primary care is an urgent societal imperative.