PHC Model aspect | Components best supported | Components supported to some extent | Components least supported |
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Functions | Ongoing care for chronic and complex conditions Facilitating and coordinating care | Prevention, early detection and risk factor management Episodic care (eg After Hours care) Strengthening community capacity (largely through indigenous programs and the Regional Health Strategy) | Healthy public policy (although this is addressed to some extent through the Divisions' movement) Safe and healthy environments Promoting normal development |
Approaches | Multidisciplinary care | Multiple and systematic strategies Evidence based Building consumer capacity Working across sectors | Working within a socio-ecological framework |
Capacity | GP workforce Leadership Planning and collaboration processes | Local and State organisational structures and partnerships IT/IM systems Service planning GP patient access to allied health and consulting pharmacy services | Coherent P HC Policy across Commonwealth and State Training in team work, especially across organisations Monitoring, QI & evaluation |
Indicators | Workforce distribution Utilisation of PHC services | Accredited practices GP chronic disease indicators | Access Sustainability |