Article
Nurse–Physician Collaborative Partnership: a rural model for the chronically ill
Partenariat collaboratif infirmière-médecin : un modèle rural pour les malades chroniques
Fall 2007
Volume 12 - Issue 4
Craig Atton, David O’Neil, Liz Simpson, Yvonne Hoppins, Sue Harcus
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 8–16
Content Summary
This study evaluates a collaborative partnership between homecare nurses and family physicians in rural Alberta. The model aims to improve care for chronically ill patients through comprehensive assessments and shared care plans. Results indicate significant reductions in hospital stays and emergency visits, highlighting the model's effectiveness in rural settings.
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Rural medicineChronic diseasePrimary careMedical educationMedical residency